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GL08 YHE

2008 Audi RS6

Grey Petrol 4991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,021 mi
Last recorded129,021 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi RS668,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YHE
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 129,021 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 127,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 122,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 122,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected hose (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front, lower suspension arm outer ball joint has slight lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,644 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 91,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn and scored

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2014 54,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,628 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,312 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,300 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Audi RS6?

Based on 15,293 MOT tests across 1,156 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
4,608
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 273
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 199
constant velocity joint gaiter split 167
Headlamp aim too low 114
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 110
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GL08 YHE is a 2008 Audi RS6 in Grey with a 4,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 68,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi RS6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 YHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Audi RS6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL08 YHE registered?

GL08 YHE is a 2008 Audi RS6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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