CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS55 OTC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,767 mi
Last recorded165,767 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 OTC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 165,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged and cover missing ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 165,767 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged and cover missing ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 156,666 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror cover missing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 151,885 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 151,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 146,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 142,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

outer sill cover fitted

undertray loose

Fail 21 Jan 2020 142,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

outer sill cover fitted

undertray loose

Pass 15 Jan 2019 138,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 129,488 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 129,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,778 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2017 120,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 205/55/16/91V (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,193 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 113,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 106,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,565 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,507 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 75,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 69,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,148 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
Full Toyota Avensis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS55 OTC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YS55 OTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS55 OTC?

You can check the full history of YS55 OTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS55 OTC registered?

YS55 OTC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is YS55 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 OTC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS55 OTC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS55 OTC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.