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YH06 DSE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,524 mi
Last recorded158,524 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 DSE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 158,524 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides HEAVILY corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 158,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides HEAVILY corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 158,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 158,253 miles

Windscreen washer not working inoperative (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 157,948 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both, track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 157,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 157,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 155,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

service brake pedal has long travel

Fail 30 Dec 2020 155,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation on increase and decrease (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working system inoperative (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

service brake pedal has long travel

Pass 4 Jun 2019 153,910 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension wishbones

Pass 28 Apr 2018 150,286 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner and outer edges 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 27 Apr 2017 144,398 miles

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension wishbones

Fail 27 Apr 2017 144,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension wishbones

Pass 20 Apr 2016 138,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outter edge.

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 138,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outter edge.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 130,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 124,383 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner sides and inner pads bit low

n/s rear tyre wearing bit low in places

Pass 19 Apr 2013 117,582 miles

front tyres wearing bit low on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2012 101,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,382 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 89,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,328 miles

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

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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YH06 DSE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel 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 YH06 DSE, 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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YH06 DSE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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