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DA55 VUW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,957 mi
Last recorded148,957 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 VUW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 148,957 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 148,956 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.2 limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 145,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,809 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 95,809 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,179 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,983 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,544 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)

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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DA55 VUW 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 86.7%.

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 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 DA55 VUW, 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 DA55 VUW registered?

DA55 VUW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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