2006 Toyota RAV4 · 20,805 MOT tests
2006 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2006 Toyota RAV4s fail 39.9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 RAV4 years (20,805 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 39.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 114,521
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,805
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.4% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 64% 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 RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.9%
- Lights and electrics15.8%
- Brakes11%
- Body, chassis and structure8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.2%
- Seat belts and airbags4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.57%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.78%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.34%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.07%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.82%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.79%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.5%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.63%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.31%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2006 Toyota RAV4s fail 39.9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 RAV4 years (20,805 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.57% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.78% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Toyota RAV4 shows 114,521 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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