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RY08 EGJ

2008 Audi RS6

Red Petrol 4991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,077 mi
Last recorded81,077 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi RS668,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EGJ
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,077 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 78,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 78,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,838 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,131 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,819 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 64,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,468 miles

nearside rear outer position lamp dim

Pass 14 Sep 2019 46,537 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,494 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight brake vibration (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 42,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight brake vibration (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,728 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 33,728 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,813 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,055 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 25 Aug 2011 20,436 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,436 miles

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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RY08 EGJ is a 2008 Audi RS6 in Red with a 4,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY08 EGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY08 EGJ registered?

RY08 EGJ is a 2008 Audi RS6, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is RY08 EGJ safe to buy?

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