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DN55 CLY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,897 mi
Last recorded132,897 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 CLY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 132,897 miles

General corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Apr 2024 127,052 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 127,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 122,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 115,581 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 115,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 29 Apr 2021 107,039 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 106,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 95,091 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,473 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 85,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 77,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,638 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 71,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,950 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 66,949 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,521 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,419 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,309 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,318 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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DN55 CLY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,231cc diesel 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 DN55 CLY, 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 DN55 CLY registered?

DN55 CLY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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