Honda Cr V (2006)

15,384 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.8% first-time pass rate

2006 Honda Cr V

CarHunch analysed 15,384 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Cr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2006 Honda CR-V passes its MOT 3.2 percentage points below the UK average at 76.8%, which is a modest shortfall—but nearly half of these vehicles (46.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making this a genuine concern for safety-conscious buyers. Petrol versions hold a slight edge over diesel at 77.8% versus 76.1% pass rate, though the difference is marginal.

At nearly 94,500 miles on average, these CR-Vs show typical wear for their age, yet they're racking up an average of 4.7 failures and 28.7 advisories per test. This suggests widespread minor issues rather than catastrophic problems—expect brake wear, suspension play, and emissions hiccups—so budget for regular maintenance and get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags any history of dangerous defects before committing.

Below average reliability 3.2% below UK average
76.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
102,150
typical mileage
83,339–121,746 middle half
46.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
4.72
avg MOT failures per car
over 19.3 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 1.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

77.8%
Petrol
6,487 vehicles
76.1%
Diesel
8,887 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2006 Honda Cr V

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.
  • ⚠️ 46.5% 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 (58%) 8,887 76.1% 4.78
Petrol (42%) 6,487 77.8% 4.65
LPG (0%) 10 73.9% 4.9

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Honda Cr V 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.

83,339
low mileage
102,150
typical
121,746
high mileage

Half of all 2006 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 83,339 and 121,746 miles.

2006 Honda Cr V — Still on the Road

7,926 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.

14,470 7,926 2014 2025

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

19.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.72
Avg failures per vehicle
28.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Honda Cr V

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 67.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 60.2%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 58.7%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 45.2%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 44%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 42.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 39.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 33.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.

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