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RE06 VXS

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

320,269 mi
Last recorded320,269 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VXS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 320,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 314,002 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 313,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front shocker weak

Offside Rear shocker weak

nsr shocker weak

Pass 18 May 2015 277,324 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 277,022 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 257,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 257,217 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 224,614 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 179,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 144,111 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,482 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,227 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 32,212 miles

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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RE06 VXS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE06 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE06 VXS registered?

RE06 VXS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is RE06 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 VXS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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