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OV06 VBM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,505 mi
Last recorded163,505 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VBM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 163,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 156,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 152,204 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 152,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 147,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2022 140,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner tread cracks

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 134,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 130,662 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded Upper And Lower Coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met

Handbrake Requires Adjustment (Excessive Travel Upwards)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Slightly Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Slightly Faded (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Lower Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre Outer Sidewalls Have Minor Cracks Present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Arms Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,538 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 123,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 117,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,789 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,941 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,979 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 68,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,000 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,495 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 50,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 41,111 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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OV06 VBM 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 75%.

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 OV06 VBM, 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 OV06 VBM registered?

OV06 VBM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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