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DN55 LWZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,420 mi
Last recorded121,420 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 LWZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 121,420 miles

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 121,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 119,511 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 117,840 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2024 117,839 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,435 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 115,435 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,701 miles

Exhaust / Fuel tank heat shield corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,494 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 105,229 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Engine light on

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,323 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2019 100,322 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear brake pipe to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

engine & under covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,313 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear brake pipe to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 88,743 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,556 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 81,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,185 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,466 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,081 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 LWZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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