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SS56 TAC

2006 Audi S6

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,995 mi
Last recorded103,995 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S689,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS56 TAC
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 103,995 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 103,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 99,591 miles

Nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 30 May 2022 96,816 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Close to safe limit ()

Fail 27 May 2022 96,816 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Front registration plate ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Close to safe limit ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 89,991 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads alright

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,269 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads alright

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyres slightly worn inner edges

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,694 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

child seat fitted

under shield fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,563 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,405 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,405 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2012 53,746 miles

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

REAR TYRES VERY WORN / CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,240 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat now removed from o/s rear seat and seat belt now checked as part of retest.

Fail 3 Dec 2011 49,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to o/s/rear seat only visually inspected part of belt on display.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,135 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,074 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges legal requirement only

Fail 16 Dec 2009 34,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres worn on inner edges legal requirement only

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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SS56 TAC is a 2006 Audi S6 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SS56 TAC, 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 SS56 TAC registered?

SS56 TAC is a 2006 Audi S6, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is SS56 TAC safe to buy?

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