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A56 ASH

2006 Audi S6

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,474 mi
Last recorded132,474 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S689,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA56 ASH
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 132,474 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Dec 2025 132,474 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2024 130,548 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2024 130,548 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,015 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2022 127,615 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2022 127,612 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2022 126,522 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 125,208 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 122,085 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 25 Jun 2018 116,935 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 116,935 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 110,671 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 105,039 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,333 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs lipped (slightly)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,332 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs lipped (slightly)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,570 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,925 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,988 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,667 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped but not affecting the braking surface

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,880 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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A56 ASH is a 2006 Audi S6 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 89,269 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 S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A56 ASH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi S6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A56 ASH registered?

A56 ASH is a 2006 Audi S6, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is A56 ASH safe to buy?

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