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SO06 GBV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,487 mi
Last recorded160,487 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 GBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 160,487 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2025 160,487 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 154,801 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 148,436 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 148,436 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 141,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 141,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 136,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 127,251 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 127,218 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,677 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 116,653 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,777 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 109,544 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2015 99,318 miles

Both front bottom arms corroded but not seriously weakend

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,990 miles

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

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

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 GBV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SO06 GBV, 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 GBV registered?

SO06 GBV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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