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DG56 OWU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,182 mi
Last recorded150,182 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 150,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 140,496 miles

parts of the underbody are corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 140,486 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

parts of the underbody are corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 132,655 miles

corrosion too parts of chassis, sills and suspension components

Fail 15 Sep 2021 132,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion too parts of chassis, sills and suspension components

Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,213 miles

corrosion too parts of chassis, sills and suspension components

Fail 15 Sep 2020 129,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion too parts of chassis, sills and suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,584 miles

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Oct 2019 122,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,472 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,725 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 106,516 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,126 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is heavily scrubbing inner edge (advise replacement)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

slight windscreen damage

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,214 miles

eng oil level on min

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,149 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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DG56 OWU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG56 OWU, 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 DG56 OWU registered?

DG56 OWU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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