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BT06 YHY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

180,463 mi
Last recorded180,463 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 YHY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 180,463 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to sills, rear floor pan and rear chassis rails

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 170,703 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear sill, rear chassis and inner arches

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2024 162,548 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Corrosion to underside of the vehicle

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 162,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Corrosion to underside of the vehicle

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 153,507 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel high

heavy corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear inner sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,853 miles

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

Corrosion to floor panel and chassis

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Heavy corrosion to front and raer suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 136,027 miles

GENERAL RUST TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN O/S/F WHEEL WHEN ROTATED

Fail 20 Jan 2021 136,027 miles

GENERAL RUST TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN O/S/F WHEEL WHEN ROTATED

Pass 13 Jul 2019 119,502 miles

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 118,749 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 105,547 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

oil leaks

rear inner sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 105,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

oil leaks

rear inner sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,618 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres age cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 81,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres age cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,524 miles

advise diks pads

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 61,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 51,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,296 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,669 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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BT06 YHY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 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 Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT06 YHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT06 YHY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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