2006 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · AF06 CBO

The 2006 Toyota RAV4 currently holds a failed roadworthiness status following the 25 November 2025 test at 169,796 miles, where the tester recorded a failure with no listed defects. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly at the 27 November 2024 examination (163,423 miles), and the trend across 2022 to 2024 showed stable annual passes with no advisories or faults logged. The recent failure breaks a three-year clean run, though the absence of recorded defects leaves the exact cause unstated in the data. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,490 miles against the 20-year lifespan, which is typical for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 149,356 miles on 9 November 2022, rising to 149,397 by 22 November 2022, then 156,261 (November 2023), 163,423 (November 2024), and 169,796 (November 2025). No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The MOT history is sparse on faults, with only the two 2022 tests eight days apart and the 2025 failure standing out; clean sheets elsewhere imply basic statutory upkeep was met but give no insight into wear below test thresholds. A buyer should commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, since the 2025 failure with no defects cited often points to a presenter error or an unrecorded serious item such as brake imbalance or emissions breach. The 9 November 2022 failure at 149,356 miles likewise carries no defect detail, suggesting possible repeat administrative or test-interface issues rather than confirmed mechanical trends. Given the clean 2022 to 2024 passes, consumables like tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust condition were apparently within limits then. At 169,796 miles the Rav4 demands hands-on checks of coil springs, suspension bushes, brake discs, and calipers for binding, as high-mileage Toyotas of this era commonly develop age-related rust and worn linkages not surfaced by the bare MOT lines.