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BG56 WPU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,455 mi
Last recorded229,455 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 WPU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 229,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 229,454 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster broken creating a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

ABS activating intermittently whilst braking.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 218,768 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 218,768 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 206,922 miles

Offside Rear nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2015 193,098 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 193,098 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 179,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 165,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 152,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 135,228 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2010 119,112 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 93,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,331 miles

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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BG56 WPU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BG56 WPU, 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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BG56 WPU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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