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DEA 17S

2006 Audi S6

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,540 mi
Last recorded167,540 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S689,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEA 17S
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 167,540 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 161,621 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 161,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 154,930 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 148,310 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 148,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 140,432 miles

Coolant leak offside of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside flexible - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,735 miles

Coolant leak Radiator Area ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 122,753 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside exhaust flexi is deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2017 116,537 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 116,537 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,455 miles

Oil leak ()

front wipers deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2016 108,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front wipers deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,288 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,471 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,396 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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DEA 17S is a 2006 Audi S6 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DEA 17S, 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 DEA 17S registered?

DEA 17S is a 2006 Audi S6, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is DEA 17S safe to buy?

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