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CE56 VWJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,070 mi
Last recorded84,070 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VWJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 84,070 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,355 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 83,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 83,161 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,152 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 83,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,038 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 77,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,999 miles

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

offside front tire is on 3mm of tread

rear sub frame corroding

slight inner shoulder wear to both front tire's

surface corrosion to both front wishbones

surface corrosion to both rear under body inner seals

Fail 22 Sep 2020 71,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

offside front tire is on 3mm of tread

rear sub frame corroding

slight inner shoulder wear to both front tire's

surface corrosion to both front wishbones

surface corrosion to both rear under body inner seals

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,140 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,441 miles

Front both front lower swing arms corroding nsf / osf

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,939 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,038 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,072 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,652 miles

engine cover fitted

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.4mm

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 31,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,651 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,832 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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CE56 VWJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CE56 VWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE56 VWJ registered?

CE56 VWJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is CE56 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 VWJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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