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AV56 ELO

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,132 mi
Last recorded170,132 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ELO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 170,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 163,361 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 163,329 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 159,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 156,112 miles

Rear Heat Shield Loose on Fuel Tank

Pass 21 Feb 2020 151,434 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 151,433 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 141,057 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Front tyres perishing 205/55 16

brake pedal has slight travel

engine covers & undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Fail 8 Mar 2019 141,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front brake discs & pads worn

Front tyres perishing 205/55 16

brake pedal has slight travel

engine covers & undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Pass 12 Mar 2018 124,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,790 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,917 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,129 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 74,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,860 miles

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 8 Jan 2011 56,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,063 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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AV56 ELO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 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 Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 ELO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV56 ELO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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