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SM06 BUJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 BUJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 137,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,712 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 128,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 123,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,970 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,967 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,482 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel binding

Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 105,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,186 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 98,154 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake pipes corroded [under wheel arch cover]

Fail 5 Mar 2015 94,634 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake pipes corroded [under wheel arch cover]

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,583 miles

front brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,844 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,050 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 54,050 miles

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

both front tyres just above 2mm tread depth

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,284 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 34,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SM06 BUJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM06 BUJ, 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 SM06 BUJ registered?

SM06 BUJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 April 2006.

Is SM06 BUJ safe to buy?

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