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VU06 MUW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,217 mi
Last recorded132,217 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 MUW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 132,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 128,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2018 124,471 miles

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush has deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 124,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wishbone rear bushes have deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,000 miles

Brake pipes are corroded

Front and rear tyres are not the same size

Front wishbone bushes are deteriorated

Near side side repeater going white

Off side front tyre has side wall cracking

Off side inner CV boot showing grease

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,267 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 100,543 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,916 miles

Engine Management warning light on indicating a fault with the system

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,106 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,874 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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VU06 MUW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU06 MUW, 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 VU06 MUW registered?

VU06 MUW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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