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WJ06 YKW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,658 mi
Last recorded135,658 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 YKW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 135,658 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2026 135,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2025 126,104 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2024 118,172 miles

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,764 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyres slightly stepping inner tread

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Underbody has surface rust

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,980 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth inner edge

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play also in steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,778 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Steering column joint slightly knocking when rocked side to side.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,772 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 88,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,346 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,865 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,196 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,606 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,508 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,765 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 28,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,178 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 YKW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WJ06 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

WJ06 YKW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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