Toyota Avensis (2006)
2006 Toyota Avensis
CarHunch analysed 18,106 real MOT records for the 2006 Toyota Avensis. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Toyota Avensis passes its MOT first time in 76.7% of cases, which is 3.3 percentage points below the UK average—a modest but meaningful gap that suggests age-related wear is catching up with the model. More concerning is that 36.2% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the threshold where buyers should factor in extra inspection costs; petrol and diesel variants are nearly identical in this respect, both hovering around 76–77% pass rates.
At nearly 102,000 miles median mileage, these Avensis examples show typical wear for their age, but the average of 3.79 failures and 18.8 advisories per vehicle indicates that maintenance debt accumulates quickly. Before buying one, pay a trusted mechanic £100–150 to inspect the cooling system, suspension, and exhaust—these are where the high advisory count typically clusters on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2006 Toyota Avensis
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.
- ⚠️ 36.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (59%) | 10,632 | 76.3% | 3.64 |
| Petrol (41%) | 7,409 | 77.3% | 4.01 |
| LPG (0%) | 61 | 76% | 4.46 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 81.5% | 4 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 66.3% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Toyota Avensis 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 vehicles fall between 80,133 and 128,292 miles.
2006 Toyota Avensis — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 3,623 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Toyota Avensis
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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71.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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65.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.1%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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31.5%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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29.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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