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BT56 ARZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ARZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 89,525 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlight broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,867 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 82,980 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,513 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55/16

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2021 72,039 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 205/55/16

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Dec 2020 68,123 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 68,106 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected led unit (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,668 miles

Nearside Front wingmirror damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,732 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,773 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,014 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,976 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,473 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,439 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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BT56 ARZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BT56 ARZ, 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 BT56 ARZ registered?

BT56 ARZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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