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DG56 ZHP

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,797 mi
Last recorded176,797 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 176,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hand brake lesser reading than o/s but within imbalance tolerance and overall efficiency but not locking off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and "stepping" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "stepping" on inner edge and going out of shape may give false "noisy bearing" road noise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust bracket detached

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 176,723 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake very high (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 161,812 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 161,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,110 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 122,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50 R17 (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 15 Dec 2015 110,022 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 96,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,771 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,009 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 68,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,540 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 42,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,390 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,413 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,413 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 ZHP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZHP, 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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DG56 ZHP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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