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T1 VSS

2008 Audi RS6

Grey Petrol 4991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,485 mi
Last recorded124,485 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi RS668,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 VSS
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 124,485 miles

Factory fitted covers

Tail gate hard to open

Fail 1 Jun 2026 124,464 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Offside middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Factory fitted covers

Tail gate hard to open

Pass 27 Jun 2025 121,335 miles

Exhaust middle sleeve one clamp broken / corroded in half

Factory fitted covers

Fail 27 Jun 2025 121,335 miles

Exhaust middle sleeve one clamp broken / corroded in half

Factory fitted covers

Headlamp aim too high Both been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 118,112 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 117,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2023 113,734 miles

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

a bit of 3rd brake light not working L E D

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 275/35/r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,129 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,825 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 61,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,827 miles

Oil leak around engine

Fail 7 Sep 2017 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak around engine

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,561 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,858 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 39,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,162 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,272 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

washer aim incorrect

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,023 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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T1 VSS is a 2008 Audi RS6 in Grey with a 4,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T1 VSS, 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 T1 VSS registered?

T1 VSS is a 2008 Audi RS6, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is T1 VSS safe to buy?

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