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AU56 XJA

2006 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,058 mi
Last recorded79,058 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Corolla69,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,058 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2024 79,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle has minor surface corrosion

undertray slightly insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2023 69,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle has minor surface corrosion

undertray slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2022 60,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear after the protective covering (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle has minor surface corrosion

steering has squeak on lock to lock test

Fail 19 Jul 2022 60,295 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear after the protective covering (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle has minor surface corrosion

steering has squeak on lock to lock test

Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 35,714 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,631 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 35,276 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,504 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,145 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 31,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,365 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,434 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,179 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 16,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 XJA is a 2006 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XJA, 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.

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What year was AU56 XJA registered?

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

Is AU56 XJA safe to buy?

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