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SO06 OLG

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,786 mi
Last recorded79,786 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 OLG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 79,786 miles

Both mirror units damaged

Front Bumper damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket has temp repair

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and not fully secure (not likely to fall off)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside

Rear Inner Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head light bracket broken

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,770 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,290 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 64,290 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 63,577 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 63,577 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,447 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,620 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,977 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,351 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 52,729 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 52,727 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,143 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,742 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,487 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,168 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 33,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,000 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,395 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,552 miles

rear tyres 3.5mm & wearing on edges replace before next service!

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 OLG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OLG, 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 SO06 OLG registered?

SO06 OLG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is SO06 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO06 OLG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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