Toyota Avensis T4 D 4d (2006)
2006 Toyota Avensis T4 D 4d
CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2006 Toyota Avensis T4 D 4d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Avensis T4 D-4D diesel is a well below-average MOT performer, with only 55% of vehicles passing first time against the UK average of 80%—a significant red flag that suggests systemic reliability issues in this cohort. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from the data, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
These cars are running at 151,440 miles median, which is typical for their age, but the 1.05 average failures per vehicle points to genuine wear and maintenance problems rather than neglect. If you're considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect above-average repair costs; the low pass rate means you're buying into a vehicle that will need consistent attention.
What to check before buying a 2006 Toyota Avensis T4 D 4d
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 102 | 54.6% | 0.98 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (3%) | 3 | 68.9% | 3.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Toyota Avensis T4 D 4d vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Toyota Avensis T4 D 4d vehicles fall between 130,524 and 185,959 miles.
2006 Toyota Avensis T4 D 4d — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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