Audi S6 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi S6. Check any S6 by registration number below.

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90.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.4%

vs Audi Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Audi S6 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi S6 has an average MOT pass rate of 90.1%, which is 0.4 percentage points above the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S6 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Audi S6, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi S6 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 138 vehicles

99.3%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 3yr

86k mi

2020

Based on 232 vehicles

99.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

2019

Based on 166 vehicles

98.8%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

119k mi

2014

Based on 44 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 10yr

140k mi

2013

Based on 100 vehicles

98.0%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.3%

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

2012

Based on 30 vehicles

76.7%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2008

Based on 57 vehicles

77.2%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

13.9%

2007

Based on 70 vehicles

78.6%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

18.6%

2006

Based on 100 vehicles

83.0%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

10.5%

2002

Based on 64 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

2001

Based on 76 vehicles

97.4%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 10yr

211k mi

2000

Based on 162 vehicles

97.5%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 10yr

210k mi

1996

Based on 81 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

0

Based on 212 vehicles

81.1%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

Other Audi Models

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90.3% pass rate

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89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Audi S6

Audi S6 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi S6 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi S6?

The average MOT pass rate for the Audi S6 is 90.1% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi S6?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Audi S6 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 90.1%, the Audi S6 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Audi S6?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Audi S6?

Typical mileage for the Audi S6: 85,748 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S6 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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