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AV06 DUA

2006 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,219 mi
Last recorded168,219 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 DUA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 168,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 163,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 160,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 157,260 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 157,260 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 154,001 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 151,502 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 151,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 147,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 142,013 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 142,012 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 142,010 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 135,694 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 127,941 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 127,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2015 121,192 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 121,164 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,861 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,788 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AV06 DUA is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 97,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV06 DUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV06 DUA is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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