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DV06 VGD

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

119,150 mi
Last recorded119,150 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VGD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 119,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dertiorated (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 119,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 114,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jul 2025 114,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2024 110,567 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,300 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & rear suspension very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 106,300 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & rear suspension very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 104,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded & covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 104,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded & covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 104,160 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front stickers on the screen on the drivers side but not obstructing the drivers view

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 102,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 101,129 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 101,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 93,916 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 93,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 2 of 3 bulbs inop (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,044 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 83,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2017 83,586 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2016 80,160 miles

Centre rear view mirror lose

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

Pass 2 May 2015 77,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 69,594 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,556 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 65,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 62,704 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 62,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 60,124 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 60,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,186 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Plastic undertrays fitted

o/s wiper blade split

oil leaks

Fail 16 Apr 2009 49,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Plastic undertrays fitted

o/s wiper blade split

oil leaks

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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DV06 VGD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DV06 VGD, 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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DV06 VGD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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