Common Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs
Every known Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 273 real MOT tests across 2 model years.
Segment: family car | Fuel: Diesel
75%
Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca pass rate
77%
Auto-trail average
82%
National average
The Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca has an average MOT pass rate of 75%, which is 2 points below the Auto-trail average and 7 points below the national average.
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Most Common Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca MOT Issues
Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca, with typical repair costs
Brakes
High likelihood£80 - £450
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed
Failure points:
Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum
Suspension
High likelihood£150 - £600
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded
Failure points:
Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking
Lights
High likelihood£15 - £200
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated
Failure points:
Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure
Exhaust & Emissions
High likelihood£80 - £800
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak
Failure points:
Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning
Steering
High likelihood£100 - £500
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated
Failure points:
Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits
Body & Structure
High likelihood£200 - £1200
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage
Failure points:
Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness
Tyres
Moderate likelihood£50 - £300
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall
Failure points:
Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply
Windscreen & Wipers
Lower likelihood£10 - £350
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated
Failure points:
Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen
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Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca Reliability by Year
MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data
Most Reliable Year
2002
80% pass rate from 120 tests
View 2002 Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca detailsLeast Reliable Year
2003
70% pass rate from 121 tests
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Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca FAQ
What are the most common Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca problems?
The most common Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 273 real tests.
Is the Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca reliable?
The Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca has an average MOT pass rate of 75%, which is 7 points below the national average of 82%. This is about average reliability.
Which year Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca is most reliable?
The 2002 Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca is the most reliable year with a 80% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2003 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 70%.
How much does it cost to fix common Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca faults?
Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Auto-trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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