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SO06 GBX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,250 mi
Last recorded132,250 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 132,250 miles

Rear Both side sille corroded

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 132,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Both side sille corroded

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 122,752 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cut & Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Travel High Before Parking Brake Operating (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Full Surface Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 122,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.044 Above Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both Front Side Light Bulbs Not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Wipers For Zone A & B (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cut & Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Travel High Before Parking Brake Operating (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Full Surface Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,933 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under tray / engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 110,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,186 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and Offside Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 97,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and Offside Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,069 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,431 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 66,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,299 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,297 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,754 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 46,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,917 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 GBX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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