Is the Audi S6 reliable?

The Audi S6 has an average MOT pass rate of 88% across 5 years, based on 270 tests in 2026. That's 6 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2013 with a 96% pass rate.

Which year Audi S6 is best?

The 2013 Audi S6 has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 83%. There's a 13 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Audi S6

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 270 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

88%

Total Tests

270

Best Year

2013 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Audi S6

The Audi S6 has been tested 270 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2006 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 79 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 83%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

The AUDI S6 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 126,176 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 78,960 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.