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HCB 1

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,849 mi
Last recorded77,849 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCB 1
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,849 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear all top and bottom arms slight corroded

n/s and o/s under side sills slight corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 77,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear all top and bottom arms slight corroded

n/s and o/s under side sills slight corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,421 miles

both front lower arms slight corroded

both rear coils springs slight corroded

both rear lower arms slight corroded

slight play in n/s front inner steering joint

under side slight corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 72,413 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front lower arms corroded

both rear coil springs slight corroded

both rear lower arms corroded

slight play n/s front inner steering rack joint

under side car slight corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,508 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow retracting

corrosion underside generally

Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,595 miles

corrosion underside generally

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,746 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 41,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 33,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 30,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 27,962 miles

o/s front inner pad is getting low

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 25,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 22,435 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,085 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 16,870 miles

both front lower arms slight corroded n/s and o/s front

Pass 12 May 2012 14,709 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,551 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and geting low

Pass 20 May 2010 10,269 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,910 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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HCB 1 is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCB 1, 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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HCB 1 is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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