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DN55 RUC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,927 mi
Last recorded225,927 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 225,927 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 225,891 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 220,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 220,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 210,388 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield corroded

Rear inner sills rusty both sides

both front side lights very dim

interior mirror missing

Fail 4 Apr 2023 210,388 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Undertray insecure both (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield corroded

Rear inner sills rusty both sides

both front side lights very dim

interior mirror missing

Pass 3 Aug 2021 205,285 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 205,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 195,353 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 195,353 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn wheel bearing noise (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 181,059 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 181,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 165,359 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 151,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 134,495 miles

offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2016 134,495 miles

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

offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2015 128,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 121,305 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,649 miles

oil level low

Pass 30 Jul 2012 109,129 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 109,129 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2011 100,851 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 100,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 88,191 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,969 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Fail 11 Jun 2009 71,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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 RUC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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