2006 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 413 MOT tests, the 2006 Honda Integra recorded an 84.5% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (27.4% fail rate), the 2006 Integra comes out 11.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.7%) and emissions & environmental (6.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp aim and headlamp — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 35 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.4% in the 30-60k band and 25.7% in the 150k+ band, a 14.3-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 20.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 36 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 6.3% | 26 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.0% | 25 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.8% | 20 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.2% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 35 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 13 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 12 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 11 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 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 | 20.6% | 85 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.3% | 55 |
| 3 | Tyres | 11.1% | 46 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.0% | 25 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.8% | 20 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.6% | 19 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 44 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 134 | 13.4% |
| 90-120k | 93 | 15.0% |
| 120-150k | 69 | 13.0% |
| 150k+ | 70 | 25.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86 | 15.1% |
| 2022 | 99 | 23.2% |
| 2023 | 75 | 14.7% |
| 2024 | 77 | 7.8% |
| 2025 | 76 | 14.5% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Integra
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (6.3% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Brakes (6.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
84.5% of the 413 2006 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.7% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (6.3%).
Does the 2006 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 30-60k band to 25.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 413 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.