2006 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · FG56 LRU

The Toyota Avensis presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 June 2025 at 118,119 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date with no defects listed, which suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in 2023, 2022, and 2021 all passed cleanly, showing no worsening condition across the four-year span. The recorded mileage sits low for a 2006 vehicle. It rose from 111,227 miles in August 2021 to 118,119 miles by June 2025, an increase of roughly 6,892 miles over nearly four years, equating to about 1,700 miles annually. This light use implies the car spent extended periods stationary, a pattern that often accelerates rubber perishing and corrosion while sparing drivetrain wear. The clean record across all five entries shows no rapid accumulation or neglected gaps requiring concern. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as low-mileage cars left standing develop seized components the MOT may not catch under gentle test conditions. Structural underbody corrosion and exhaust integrity warrant close examination given the vehicle's twenty-year age. The absence of advisories in the record does not exempt the Avensis from age-related degradation invisible to a pass-only test.