2006 Audi All Road Avant — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 370 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Audi All Road Avant, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres. Its pass rate of 81.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.4%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 33 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.5% | 24 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.9% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.6% | 17 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.8% | 14 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.2% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 13 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 10 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 28.4% | 105 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.6% | 91 |
| 3 | Brakes | 21.3% | 79 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 59 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.6% | 28 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.5% | 24 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 65 | 16.9% |
| 120-150k | 70 | 18.6% |
| 150k+ | 218 | 19.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94 | 19.1% |
| 2022 | 95 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 71 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | 62 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 48 | 16.7% |
What to check before buying a 2006 All Road Avant
Before buying a 2006 Audi All Road Avant, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 8.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (8.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (5.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Audi All Road Avants pass their MOT?
81.6% of the 370 2006 Audi All Road Avant MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Audi All Road Avant?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.9% of tests, followed by suspension (6.5%).
Does the 2006 All Road Avant get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.9% in the 90-120k band to 19.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 370 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.