2006 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · MK06 JVR

The Toyota Avensis presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 March 2025 at 140,930 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 21 March 2024 at 132,535 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have accumulated across the last two cycles. Recorded mileage sits at 140,930 against a 2006 build, averaging roughly 7,046 miles per year which is typical for the age. The odometer moved from 123,420 on the failed 2023 test to 132,529 on the 2024 failure, then 132,535 the next day, and 140,930 by March 2025, showing steady low annual use with no abrupt accumulation. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean beyond the two failed attempts, which listed no defects yet still triggered a rejection, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the vehicle's twenty-year age and 140k mileage, as these components degrade silently without MOT advisories. The repeated next-day failures in March 2023 and March 2024 with zero defects logged imply the previous owner addressed whatever halted the initial test promptly, reflecting reasonable responsiveness even if the paperwork looks irregular. No structural corrosion, exhaust emissions breaches or drivetrain faults appear in the record. The history supports a lightly used, consistently tested car, though pre-purchase checks on underside rust and tyre sidewall condition remain sensible on a two-decade-old vehicle.