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WJ06 LTU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,849 mi
Last recorded143,849 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 LTU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 143,849 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Sealed Under The Vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2026 143,848 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 138,584 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 138,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2024 128,435 miles

All general area and suspension components corroded

All round discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly damaged

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,677 miles

All underbody and components corroded

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 115,217 miles

All under body components and prescribed areas slightly corroded

Brake lever has slightly reserve travel

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,600 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 109,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded, inner side

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

Offside Rear sill corroded, inner side

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

auxiliary belt perished

Fail 8 Mar 2019 95,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded, inner side

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

Offside Rear sill corroded, inner side

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

auxiliary belt perished

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 82,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,382 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge but not measurable tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Mar 2015 74,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge but not measurable tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 69,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,053 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 52,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,088 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,373 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,645 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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WJ06 LTU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ06 LTU, 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 WJ06 LTU registered?

WJ06 LTU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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