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RV06 ELJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,307 mi
Last recorded137,307 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 ELJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 137,307 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 128,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 124,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Feb 2021 124,690 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Feb 2020 116,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover leaking grease slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low (3mm)

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar D bush has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover leaking grease slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cut on outer wall (no cords showing)

Fail 12 Feb 2020 116,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid pipe from flexi hose leaking (pipe burst during brake performance test) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid dark in colour

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover leaking grease slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low (3mm)

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar D bush has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover leaking grease slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cut on outer wall (no cords showing)

Pass 15 Feb 2019 104,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,615 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 72,651 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,364 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,794 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,272 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,945 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 33,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,825 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,427 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,496 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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RV06 ELJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV06 ELJ, 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 RV06 ELJ registered?

RV06 ELJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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