Honda Odyssey (2006)
2006 Honda Odyssey
CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Odyssey. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Honda Odyssey sits just below the UK average with a 78.6% pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting broadly average reliability for its age, though the 10.9% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect warrants attention if you're buying used. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't a factor here since the Odyssey is petrol-only.
At nearly 96,800 miles on average, these vehicles are running high but not excessively so for an 18-year-old model, and the 1.33 average failures per test indicates typical wear rather than systemic design issues. The 6.2 advisories per vehicle—items flagged as needing attention soon—suggest you should budget for routine maintenance; prioritise a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, exhaust, and brake components if you're considering one.
What to check before buying a 2006 Honda Odyssey
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.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey vehicles fall between 62,534 and 137,797 miles.
2006 Honda Odyssey — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Honda Odyssey
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.6%
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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18.6%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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18.2%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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18.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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12.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.8%
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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