2006 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Petrol · NG06 UBY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent pass record over the last several years. The most recent test on 19 November 2025 at 145,088 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While the record shows immediate failures on the same dates in 2023 and 2025, these appear to have been rectified promptly before successful re-tests. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,254 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 4,356 miles, while the interval between the 2024 and November 2025 tests saw 3,471 miles. This low annual usage suggests light use rather than heavy daily commuting, which typically preserves the drivetrain and engine components but can also increase the risk of rubber components degrading or brake components seizing due to long periods of inactivity. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the latest pass, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting. Given the age of this Toyota Avensis, corrosion is a primary concern in the sills and wheel arches which MOT testers may not always flag until it becomes structural. The buyer should also specifically check the suspension bushes for perished cracking and verify that the brake calipers are not binding, as the low mileage profile often leads to surface rust on brake discs.