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RO56 OPN

2006 Audi S6

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,009 mi
Last recorded126,009 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi S689,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 OPN
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,009 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front & both rear (5.3.2 (d))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components slight corroded

front cv boot worn

Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,701 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

coolant level low

undertray fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 17 Nov 2023 125,671 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

coolant level low

undertray fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 18 Jul 2023 125,633 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,269 miles

Headlights have poor light output

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 121,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm of the two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm of the two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlights have poor light output

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 120,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 118,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 102,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,960 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar bush slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,493 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 55,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,286 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,801 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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RO56 OPN is a 2006 Audi S6 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO56 OPN, 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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RO56 OPN is a 2006 Audi S6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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