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RA06 ESV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,126 mi
Last recorded164,126 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 ESV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 164,126 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension and inner sills have various corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2025 164,126 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension and inner sills have various corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 159,624 miles

EML on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 159,624 miles

EML on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 154,084 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside front inner arch liner partially missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre has screw in tread

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 154,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside front inner arch liner partially missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre has screw in tread

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 144,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 144,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 135,521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 124,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,424 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,399 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 87,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,112 miles

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Engine covers fitted

Nearside and offside rear tyre valves perishing

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Nearside front and rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted at time of test vehicle tested as best as possible

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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RA06 ESV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel 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 RA06 ESV, 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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RA06 ESV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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