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RA06 TFK

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

278,653 mi
Last recorded278,653 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 TFK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 278,653 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 278,621 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC light and TRC OFF light (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush excessive movement in shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 245,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 245,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated pad has got fabric trapped between pad and disc face (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended has had buttons sewn on preventing correct adjustment across lap area (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 211,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

hand brake as little reserve travel

Fail 19 Feb 2020 211,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

hand brake as little reserve travel

Pass 9 Feb 2018 108,002 miles

both front wishbon arm slightly coroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 108,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front wishbon arm slightly coroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,178 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 91,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,176 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 61,738 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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RA06 TFK is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RA06 TFK, 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 TFK is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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