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N55 NPH

2006 Audi S6

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,494 mi
Last recorded120,494 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi S689,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 NPH
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,494 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 117,779 miles

Engine covers/Under trays/Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,117 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 116,992 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 10 Nov 2022 114,402 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 114,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 113,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 105,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 105,991 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

•N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.5mm @ lowest point & wearing on inner edge

•Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

•Oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 16 Jan 2019 105,990 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.5mm @ lowest point

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,563 miles

OSF CV RUBBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK OF GREASE.

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 103,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

OSF CV RUBBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK OF GREASE.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,346 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,160 miles

brake pads wearing

Fail 11 Jun 2016 97,121 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

brake pads wearing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,169 miles

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

TYRES WEARING LOW, FRONTS WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 14 Jul 2015 90,169 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

TYRES WEARING LOW, FRONTS WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,940 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 80,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 57,116 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,908 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 44,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,619 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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N55 NPH is a 2006 Audi S6 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N55 NPH, 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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N55 NPH is a 2006 Audi S6, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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