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VA06 OCM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,269 mi
Last recorded131,269 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 OCM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 131,269 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 131,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 126,200 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 126,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 121,420 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 121,420 miles

Headlamp aim too high near & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 117,226 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 113,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,281 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 108,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,604 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,980 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,777 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,318 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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VA06 OCM 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 72.2%.

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 VA06 OCM, 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 VA06 OCM registered?

VA06 OCM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is VA06 OCM safe to buy?

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