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M17 YAY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,010 mi
Last recorded160,010 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 YAY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 160,010 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 157,789 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,455 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 153,455 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 144,695 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 144,695 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine not running wright (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 134,311 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 134,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 122,098 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 122,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 115,010 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 115,010 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,404 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,297 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,297 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure + mounting broken (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,588 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked up.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,449 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not full inspection of seatbelt

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear child seat fitted

rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,785 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,867 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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M17 YAY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M17 YAY, 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 M17 YAY registered?

M17 YAY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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