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Audi RS6 C6 built around 2009: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Audi RS6 C6 models built around 2009 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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2008-2010EstatePETROL

Based on 275 tests of RS6 models registered 2008-2010.

C6 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
18413.0%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
9112.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.

How the RS6 C6 compares

At each age below, see how the RS6 C6 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 65,802 tests across 14 Audi models, built around 2009 (16 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateAudi average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
18413.0%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
9112.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other estates to compare

Other estates, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the RS6 C6.

  1. 1

    Volvo V50

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.8%
    Dangerous
    10.3%

    No clear edge over the Audi RS6 C6 on these figures.

    5,682 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  2. 2

    Volvo V70

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.1%
    Dangerous
    8.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.7%

    More still registered at 10 years: 95%, against 89% for the Audi RS6 C6.

    4,071 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  3. 3

    Volvo XC70

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.6%
    Dangerous
    5.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.7%

    More still registered at 10 years: 98%, against 89% for the Audi RS6 C6.

    1,211 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

How many are still registered

89%of all Audi RS6 cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later. This is the whole model, not only this generation.

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

4 recalls in all

No recall notices match this build period.

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How RS6 C6 cars have aged

How RS6 C6 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%121314151617Age at MOTBuilt around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 8.0% (75 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 8.0% (75 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 14.7% (75 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 16.0% (75 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 11.3% (71 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 13.6% (125 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 11.8% (119 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 11.0% (100 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 10.9% (92 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 12.1% (91 tests, 2025 data)2008
First registered around 2009First registered around 2008
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Audi RS6 models of this age

This list covers every Audi RS6 built around 2009, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the C6 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    15.2%
    Advisory: 46Fail: 8 (15% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    14.7%
    Advisory: 37Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    10.3%
    Advisory: 19Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.2%
    Advisory: 26Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    7.1%
    Advisory: 12Fail: 3 (20% of the times it was found)

Based on 184 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2009 (16 years old), the Audi RS6 C6 (2008-2010) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 184 16-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 275 MOT tests on Audi RS6 models first registered between 2008-2010. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.