2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Audi Allroad MOT pass rate and common faults

183 MOT tests in 2024. 71.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time71.6%
Failed or needed repairs28.4%
Typical mileage at test161,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 183 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam2.2%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.5%
  2. Suspension12.6%
  3. Tyres8.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  5. Brakes6.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  7. Body & chassis3.8%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Audi Allroad?

In 2024, 71.6% of 2006 Audi Allroad cars passed their MOT first time, across 183 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Audi Allroad?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Audi Allroad reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).