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DN55 DXU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,906 mi
Last recorded216,906 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 DXU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 216,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 208,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,under sills,flitches,floors & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 208,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,under sills,flitches,floors & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 201,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills ,under-sills and rear flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 192,100 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,sill to floors,undersills and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2020 185,956 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 176,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 167,330 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 167,311 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 157,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 147,788 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2015 136,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 128,109 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2013 118,475 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2012 105,451 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

footbrake travel on limit

footbrake travel requires attention soon

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,689 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 85,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 66,762 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 47,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 47,436 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 DXU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 DN55 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

DN55 DXU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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