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LC56 ZDP

2006 Audi S6

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,290 mi
Last recorded161,290 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi S689,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 ZDP
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 161,290 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 161,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 157,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 157,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35r19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 157,111 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 152,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 144,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 144,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 139,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,760 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 137,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 124,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 117,071 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,326 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear outer sidewall of tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2016 111,319 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight damage to nearside rear outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,009 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,970 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

underbody fitted plastic trim

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,642 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,516 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension top link bushes perishing

Pass 5 May 2010 31,325 miles

E M L ON

Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,225 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,218 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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LC56 ZDP is a 2006 Audi S6 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LC56 ZDP, 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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LC56 ZDP is a 2006 Audi S6, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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