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DN55 RUU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

244,432 mi
Last recorded244,432 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 244,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1) Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2) Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 244,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1) Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2) Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 233,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1) Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2) Outer Body has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2019 223,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1) Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2) Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2019 223,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1) Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2) Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2018 203,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel slight grabbing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension parts corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 192,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 192,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 182,943 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 182,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 174,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 164,966 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 157,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 149,463 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 149,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nsf

nsf fog light missing

Fail 17 Feb 2011 115,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs in poor condition

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 Feb 2011 115,256 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

high level brake light inop

Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,946 miles

both side rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm.

front number plate cracked.

high level brake light inop.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,661 miles

high level brake light not working

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 RUU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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