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BT56 ATX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,830 mi
Last recorded182,830 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ATX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 182,830 miles

Front Suspension components rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension components rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2026 182,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension components rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2024 165,865 miles

Both front shock absorbers rusty

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 165,865 miles

Both front shock absorbers rusty

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 148,922 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 133,116 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 133,116 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 116,205 miles

all rear suspension arms heavily corroded

both front lower arms heavily corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 89,977 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,731 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 84,731 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,708 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,185 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,187 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,156 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,569 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s side repeater cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,961 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tailgate lock release support insecure.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,690 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 ATX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

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

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