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MD06 EXP

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,376 mi
Last recorded164,376 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 EXP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 164,376 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 158,542 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 158,536 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leaking under pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 149,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand-brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General front/rear suspension components corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 149,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand-brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General front/rear suspension components corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 149,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand-brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General front/rear suspension components corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 143,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 137,282 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 28 Oct 2020 131,464 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 120,139 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 110,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All 4 brake discs pitted and corroded.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Engine covers and under tray present impeding inspection.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards inner edge. 215/50ZR17/95W (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 110,641 miles

All 4 brake discs pitted and corroded.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Engine covers and under tray present impeding inspection.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards inner edge. 215/50ZR17/95W (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 100,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 85,815 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2014 76,376 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,166 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

Front brake pads 60-70% worn

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (cords not exposed)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

Fail 6 Jul 2012 56,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,632 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

light damage to bodywork

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,231 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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MD06 EXP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MD06 EXP, 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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MD06 EXP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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