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BT55 RTU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,559 mi
Last recorded212,559 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 RTU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 212,559 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 181,786 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front cut in tyre not to cords

Offside Front incorrect wheel nut

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 141,359 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2015 141,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,142 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 101,142 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,711 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 71,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,405 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 7 Feb 2012 35,370 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2011 34,661 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 34,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,677 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,932 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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BT55 RTU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT55 RTU, 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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BT55 RTU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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