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VE06 LYP

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,955 mi
Last recorded137,955 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 LYP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 137,955 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 137,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,334 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 129,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 120,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,592 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,881 miles

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

general corrosion to full underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2021 106,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general corrosion to full underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,228 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 99,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,485 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 May 2017 90,457 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 26 May 2017 90,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 81,731 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,514 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,180 miles

some feathering to outer edges of front tyres

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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VE06 LYP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 VE06 LYP, 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 VE06 LYP registered?

VE06 LYP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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