2006 Toyota Auris — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Toyota Auris passed 78.3% of its 382 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.8 percentage points better than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.1% of tests against 10.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, tread depth and headlamp — position lamp alone was recorded 25 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 20.4% in the 60-90k band and 27.9% in the 150k+ band, a 7.4-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 37.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 23.1% in 2021 to 18.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 54 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.0% | 38 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 30 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.0% | 23 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.8% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.2% | 16 |
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 | 25 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 15 |
| 4 | Wipers | 14 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 12 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 37.4% | 143 |
| 2 | Suspension | 35.9% | 137 |
| 3 | Tyres | 23.8% | 91 |
| 4 | Other defects | 11.3% | 43 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.5% | 40 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.0% | 38 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 88 | 20.4% |
| 90-120k | 124 | 20.2% |
| 120-150k | 82 | 25.6% |
| 150k+ | 61 | 27.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 238 | 19.8% |
| Diesel | 144 | 25.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 23.1% |
| 2022 | 82 | 15.8% |
| 2023 | 81 | 25.9% |
| 2024 | 75 | 24.0% |
| 2025 | 53 | 18.9% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Auris
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.0% 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.
- Suspension (7.8% 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.
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 Toyota Auriss pass their MOT?
78.3% of the 382 2006 Toyota Auris MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Toyota Auris?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.1% of tests, followed by brakes (10.0%).
Does the 2006 Auris get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.4% in the 60-90k band to 27.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 382 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.