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VK06 UMJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,673 mi
Last recorded201,673 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 UMJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 201,673 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slighrtly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 201,673 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slighrtly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2024 201,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 190,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2022 178,175 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 165,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 152,491 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 152,491 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 140,123 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 125,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 101,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,749 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 88,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,378 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 62,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,296 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 53,296 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 44,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 May 2011 44,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2010 35,437 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 35,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2009 26,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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VK06 UMJ 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 66.7%.

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 VK06 UMJ, 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 VK06 UMJ registered?

VK06 UMJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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