Audi All Road Avant (2006)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.9% first-time pass rate

2006 Audi All Road Avant

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2006 Audi All Road Avant. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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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.

We have limited data for the 2006 Audi All Road Avant — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
80.9%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
35.1%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
3.26
Over 16.2 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
116k
Middle half: 93k–132k
For context

These stats describe 131 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2006 Audi All Road Avant

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 35.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (94%) 123 81.3% 3.15

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Audi All Road Avant vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

116,460
typical
93,384
low mileage
131,693
high mileage

Half of all 2006 Audi All Road Avant vehicles fall between 93,384 and 131,693 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 93,384 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
93,384–131,693 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Audi All Road Avants sit.
Over 177,785 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Audi All Road Avant — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 32% of 2006 Audi All Road Avants are still active.

Numbers are declining — 39 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).

117 39 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.26
Avg failures per vehicle
17.7
Avg advisories per vehicle
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