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BN56 ZKW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

256,416 mi
Last recorded256,416 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 ZKW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 256,416 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 256,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 243,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 231,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 218,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 205,660 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 205,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 197,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 180,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 165,518 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 146,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 146,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,723 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,723 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,336 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,961 miles

both front tyres no tread on inner edges

Fail 25 Aug 2011 44,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres no tread on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,123 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,384 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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BN56 ZKW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN56 ZKW, 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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What year was BN56 ZKW registered?

BN56 ZKW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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