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AU56 XHG

2006 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,642 mi
Last recorded136,642 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XHG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,642 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 136,550 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 127,524 miles

Rear nearside and offside brake discs rusty inner edge

front and rear suspension rusty

offside and nearside lower under sill sections rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2024 127,524 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside brake discs rusty inner edge

offside and nearside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,146 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 118,909 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake disc coloured

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2022 108,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 102,813 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil light illuminated

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,359 miles

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2020 99,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,567 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,504 miles

Front undertray/covers loose

Fail 25 Aug 2018 86,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front undertray/covers loose

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front head lamps dull on lens

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,493 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 73,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,579 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 38,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,626 miles

both rear tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,855 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AU56 XHG is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 69,114 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 XHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 XHG registered?

AU56 XHG is a 2006 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AU56 XHG safe to buy?

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