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YR06 AFE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,931 mi
Last recorded160,931 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 AFE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 160,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 155,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 149,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 149,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 143,694 miles

Corrosion under body

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 139,830 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight corrosion under body

Fail 10 Mar 2021 139,830 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion under body

Pass 11 Mar 2020 136,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 130,472 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 130,472 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,677 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 113,371 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 107,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 100,646 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

offside front worn inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge/perishing.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 100,646 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

offside front worn inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge/perishing.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 93,342 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 93,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,018 miles

(1.6B1,2)The nearside headlamp horizontal alignment is set at the lower 2.0% limit

(1.6B1,2)The offside headlamp horizontal alignment is set at the lower 2.0% limit

(2d)Items left within the boot which are not standard tools used for the vehicle must be removed prior to presenting the vehicle for a test

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the assembly

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn and visually appear to be below the manufacturer recommendations.It is recommended the specifications are checked and compared

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn and visually appear to be below the manufacturer recommendations.It is recommended the specifications are checked and compared

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 16%

(8.3.1e)Stickers fixed within the windscreen must not be fitted within the swept area, zone A, or the drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Mar 2009
Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,008 miles

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

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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YR06 AFE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel 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 YR06 AFE, 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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YR06 AFE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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