2022 Audi RS 6 V-Sprung Tfsi Mhev Quat A 4.0L Petrol · DF71 GVN

The vehicle was presented for its most recent DVSA MOT examination on 21 January 2026 and achieved a PASS outcome with no defects or advisories recorded against any of the tested items, including braking system, suspension, steering, exhaust emissions, tyres, lighting, and visible structural integrity. A review of the available DVSA record shows that this is the second consecutive pass, following an equally clean result on 27 January 2025. With no advisories or failure items appearing across the recent history, the maintenance trend can be characterised as stable and consistent, with no current mechanical concerns flagged by the statutory roadworthiness testing regime. This is a reassuring position for a prospective buyer, although it should be noted that the MOT is a minimum standard safety and emissions check at the time of test rather than a comprehensive mechanical inspection. The recorded mileage of 47,876 miles over a four-year registration period equates to an annualised usage of approximately 11,969 miles per year, which sits comfortably within typical parameters for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no significant gaps or sudden escalations in recorded mileage that would suggest prolonged periods of standing or, conversely, hard motorway use that could accelerate wear on drivetrain components. This average rate of use is broadly consistent with a mix of commuting and longer distance driving, which is generally favourable for mechanical longevity, particularly for the quattro all-wheel-drive system and the MHEV mild-hybrid ancillaries. Prospective buyers should, however, recognise that an RS-badged performance vehicle of this specification may have been driven enthusiastically when new, so the current odometer reading alone is not a complete indicator of mechanical stress. Given the clean MOT history and the absence of any documented advisories, buyer-side attention should focus on age- and specification-appropriate inspection points that fall outside the MOT remit. Tyre condition should be examined carefully, as the high-performance factory fitments on an RS 6 are particularly susceptible to shoulder wear, sidewall cracking, and perishing if the vehicle has stood for any length of time, even at modest mileage; tread depth and evenness across the axle should be checked, and the production date stamps on the sidewalls verified to ensure they are not age-expired. The 12V battery, which on a 2022 vehicle may now be approaching the end of its service life, should be load-tested, and the auxiliary hybrid system battery and associated electrical ancillaries should be confirmed as functioning correctly. Given the brake performance expected of this vehicle, the discs and pads should be physically inspected for corrosion pitting, lipping on the disc edges, and any evidence of binding calipers, particularly if the car has been subject to low-speed or short-journey use that promotes surface corrosion rather than frictional cleaning. A thorough test drive should be conducted with attention to symptoms that are common to this powertrain and chassis combination. Listen for suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which would indicate wear in the multi-link rear suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, or adaptive damper mountings. Any pulling under braking or vibration through the steering wheel would suggest disc warping or uneven pad transfer, both of which can develop even on a well-maintained vehicle. The gearbox, whether the standard automatic or optional specification, should shift cleanly without flare between ratios, and the quattro system should deliver uninterrupted traction without any warning indications on the instrument cluster. Finally, the prospective buyer should verify the completeness of the Audi service history, ensuring that the recommended intervals for engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and the MHEV system have been observed, as calendar-based fluid degradation rather than mileage accumulation is often the determining factor in the long-term reliability of a performance vehicle of this age.