2006 Toyota Alphard · 4,657 MOT tests
2006 Toyota Alphard reliability
2006 Toyota Alphards fail 22% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 Alphard years (4,657 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Alphards: 23.2%)
- 22%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Alphards: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 66,235
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,657
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Toyota Alphard
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.9%
- Suspension8%
- Tyres4.5%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.21%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.55%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Position lamp not working 1.5%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.48%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Obligatory rear fog lamp missing 1.46%
A rear fog lamp the car must have is missing, so it is illegal to drive until one is fitted.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.92%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (4.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.43%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Toyota Alphard reliable?
2006 Toyota Alphards fail 22% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 Alphard years (4,657 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Toyota Alphard MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.21% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.91% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (1.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Toyota Alphard have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Toyota Alphard shows 66,235 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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