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YL06 BFE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,571 mi
Last recorded195,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 BFE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 195,571 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components.

Fail 28 Jul 2025 195,529 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components.

Pass 1 Aug 2024 188,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 188,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 188,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sill fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 178,647 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 173,571 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer sill covers fitted so unable to check condition of sills

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 168,115 miles

heavy corrosion rear subframe / suspension components

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2021 168,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

heavy corrosion rear subframe / suspension components

only small amount of reserve travel in park brake lever

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2020 162,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 149,545 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 149,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 134,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 118,873 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 99,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,071 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 44,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs badly lipped.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,225 miles

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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YL06 BFE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL06 BFE, 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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YL06 BFE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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