Audi All Road Avant (2006)
2006 Audi All Road Avant
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2006 Audi All Road Avant. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Audi AllRoad Avant matches the UK average pass rate at 80.9%, which is respectable for a 18-year-old model—but the serious concern is that 35.1% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects at some point, well above the typical threshold. With a median mileage of 116,460 miles for its age, these are reasonably well-used examples, and the high advisory rate of 17.7 per vehicle suggests they're prone to minor wear items and trim issues rather than catastrophic failures.
The 3.26 average failures per vehicle points to recurring problems beyond one-offs, likely suspension, electrical, or fluid-related issues that are common to this generation. If you're considering buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the suspension, brake system, and cooling circuits, and factor in ongoing maintenance costs—this isn't a set-and-forget classic.
What to check before buying a 2006 Audi All Road Avant
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 35.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (94%) | 123 | 81.3% | 3.15 |
| Petrol (5%) | 7 | 75.7% | 4.57 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 61.1% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Audi All Road Avant vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Audi All Road Avant vehicles fall between 93,384 and 131,693 miles.
2006 Audi All Road Avant — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 39 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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