2006 Audi All Road Avant — MOT failures & pass rate
370 MOT tests on the 2006 Audi All Road Avant are in this dataset, and 81.6% of them passed. That is 8.9 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.9%) and suspension (6.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, malfunction indicator lamp and tread depth — position lamp alone was recorded 13 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2006 All Road Avant fails 16.9% of the time in the 90-120k band and 19.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.8 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 28.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 19.1% in 2021 to 16.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
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 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 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
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.9% of tests. Start there.
- 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 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.