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DG56 VPY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,917 mi
Last recorded113,917 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VPY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 113,917 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 113,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,143 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 110,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,206 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 105,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,956 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE ASSEMBLY BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER AND OUTER BRAKE DISC FACES HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 103,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear BRAKE ASSEMBLY BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER AND OUTER BRAKE DISC FACES HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 101,759 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 101,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,840 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Rear braking efficiency ok but n/s rear disc is corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2016 90,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Rear braking efficiency ok but n/s rear disc is corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,121 miles

Covers over wheel arches prevent some visual checks and o/s front covers need securing

Fail 5 Oct 2015 83,121 miles

Covers over wheel arches prevent some visual checks and o/s front covers need securing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT limits but needs adjustment soon

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 VPY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VPY, 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 DG56 VPY registered?

DG56 VPY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DG56 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 VPY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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