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DU55 MTE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,009 mi
Last recorded168,009 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 MTE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 168,009 miles

Front headlamp has mist (both)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 151,352 miles

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

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))

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

n/s & o/s rear axle bush worn.

sill covers & wheel-caps fitted.

Pass 27 Dec 2018 145,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 138,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 138,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 130,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 130,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 122,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 122,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 115,228 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 115,228 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 108,769 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 92,919 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 76,859 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 52,273 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,236 miles

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

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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DU55 MTE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU55 MTE, 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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DU55 MTE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2006.

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