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HJ06 VAV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,573 mi
Last recorded45,573 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VAV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 45,573 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 41,046 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 41,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 36,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 33,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 31,751 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 26,020 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 25,619 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 25,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 24,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,099 miles

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 7 Mar 2016 22,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp lens in poor condition

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 9 Mar 2015 21,255 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp lens in poor condition

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,052 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre outer edge 2mm

Fail 10 Mar 2014 20,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre outer edge 2mm

Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,304 miles

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre 2mm on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,281 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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HJ06 VAV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HJ06 VAV, 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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What year was HJ06 VAV registered?

HJ06 VAV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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