2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

4,598 MOT tests in 2024. 56.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time56.7%
Failed or needed repairs43.3%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,598 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    256 marked dangerous
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    179 marked dangerous
  7. Side repeaters: not working2.7%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.0%
  2. Brakes23.8%
  3. Suspension16.9%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  7. Body & chassis4.5%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened16.4%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 56.7% of 2006 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,598 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).