2006 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · FG06 NLO
2006 Toyota Avensis (2.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 159,954 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FG06 NLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2025
- 159,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG06 NLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Avensis (FG06 NLO) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
FG06 NLO Mileage History
- 04/04/2022145,747 mi
- 17/04/2023148,395 mi+2,648 mi
- 18/04/2023148,398 mi+3 mi
- 26/06/2024153,235 mi+4,837 mi
- 25/06/2025159,954 mi+6,719 mi
Average of roughly 4,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk2 (T25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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