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2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,627 mi
Last recorded141,627 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 OBS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 141,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 141,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 135,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 130,338 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both recommend change (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 113,283 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers fitted preventing thorough inspection of vehicle components

undertrays fitted preventing thorough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,363 miles

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

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

offside windscreen wiper has split ends

Fail 3 Mar 2021 103,363 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure likely to cause injury when contacted or grazed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (MOISTURE IN LAMP) UNABLE TO CHECK BEAM IMAGE OR OUTPUT, POSSIBLE FAILURE ON RE-TEST (4.1.4 (b))

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

offside windscreen wiper has split ends

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,847 miles

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Fail 14 Mar 2019 89,847 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,095 miles

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 83,095 miles

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

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

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,367 miles

items removed from the drivers view prior to testing.

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 76,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

items removed from the drivers view prior to testing.

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,335 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 62,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,771 miles

Front number plate cracked but is still secure and still be easily read

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,316 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,574 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,944 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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FY06 OBS 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 75%.

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 FY06 OBS, 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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FY06 OBS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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