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SO06 AVF

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,547 mi
Last recorded152,547 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 AVF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 152,547 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 152,547 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

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

Pass 12 May 2025 145,525 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 142,626 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 139,670 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 131,646 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 131,635 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper rear stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 130,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

boot handle damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2021 130,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

boot handle damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Has steel rim fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,209 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 112,201 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 107,482 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 107,479 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

SCRAPEING NOISE FROM O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKES

Pass 15 May 2017 101,134 miles

Front brake discs worn

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,395 miles

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 85,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 May 2015 85,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 May 2014 77,884 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 68,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted nearside rear- cannot inspect adult belt

Front brake disc/s lipped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 59,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 47,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,440 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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SO06 AVF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO06 AVF, 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 SO06 AVF registered?

SO06 AVF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is SO06 AVF safe to buy?

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