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MT06 LXM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

222,854 mi
Last recorded222,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 LXM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 222,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Close to excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2025 218,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light intensity reduced but not significantly. recommend refurbish / polish. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear smooth on edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strongly recommend replacement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub mounting assembly . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wear bars in areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light intensity reduced but not significantly. would benefit from refurbish / polish. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strongly recommend replacement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub mounting assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi-hose to rigid brake pipe union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear wiper split.

Fail 1 Aug 2025 218,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light intensity reduced but not significantly. recommend refurbish / polish. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear smooth on edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strongly recommend replacement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub mounting assembly . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wear bars in areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light intensity reduced but not significantly. would benefit from refurbish / polish. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strongly recommend replacement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub mounting assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi-hose to rigid brake pipe union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear wiper split.

Pass 8 Aug 2024 215,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and must be replaced as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres showing signs of premature wear on inside edges .

Fail 8 Aug 2024 215,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and must be replaced as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres showing signs of premature wear on inside edges .

Pass 15 Aug 2023 210,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour and sticker residue left on lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play/wear in chassis mounted inner anti roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour and sticker residue left on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play/wear in chassis mounted inner anti roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Crack in lamp lens, no white light visible (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks starting inbetween tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 210,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour and sticker residue left on lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play/wear in chassis mounted inner anti roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens starting to discolour and sticker residue left on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play/wear in chassis mounted inner anti roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Crack in lamp lens, no white light visible (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks starting inbetween tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 203,734 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion starting on both front lower suspension wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear and movement in chassis mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit advise replacement as soon as possible also worn in edges of tread and cracks starting between tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens starting to discolour, deteriorate and beam bender residue on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear and movement in chassis mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens starting to discolour, deteriorate and beam bender residue on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit also worn in edges of tread and cracks starting between tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight perishing starting on flexy brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp lens cracked but not affecting light output or colour of light (no white light) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks starting between tread blocks, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion starting on both rear lower suspension wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers starting to split and deteriorate (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 197,212 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 197,211 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 191,468 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 191,468 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 191,433 miles

Central Seat belt missing seat belt catch (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 185,431 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 185,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 172,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 163,648 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2017 163,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 148,544 miles

nearside and offside front wiper worn

oil leak

oil low

rear centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front wiper worn

oil low

rear centre stop light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2014 124,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,062 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 123,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

winscreen wipers worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 111,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 111,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Jul 2010 84,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,186 miles

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,693 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 73,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 73,524 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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MT06 LXM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 MT06 LXM, 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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MT06 LXM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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