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DE56 ZGY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

264,499 mi
Last recorded264,499 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ZGY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 264,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 264,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 210,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever is high and close to stop

Fail 18 Apr 2013 210,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever is high and close to stop

Pass 19 Dec 2012 191,933 miles

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

nail into offside rear tyre tread

offside front tyre has minor cuts into tyre inner sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2012 191,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nail into offside rear tyre tread

offside front tyre has minor cuts into tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 151,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 127,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,410 miles

Nearside front tyre on 2mm, offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,779 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre approx 2.5mm

Fail 18 Nov 2009 64,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

near side rear tyre approx 2.5mm

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DE56 ZGY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DE56 ZGY, 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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DE56 ZGY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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