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DU56 HVL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

237,651 mi
Last recorded237,651 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 HVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 237,651 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 227,158 miles

No reversing lamps

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components and mounts

Pass 26 Mar 2024 216,358 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 216,353 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 209,987 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 209,952 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 205,889 miles

Both rear bottom arms corroded

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

Nearside and offside front bottom arms slightly corroded

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear inner sills/suspension mounts slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 200,253 miles

Both rear bottom arms corroded

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

Nearside and offside front bottom arms slightly corroded

Offside front wiper split

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

Rear inner sills/suspension mounts slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 195,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 195,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 189,972 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

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 27 Feb 2018 179,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 170,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has damage on outer side wall

Fail 28 Feb 2017 170,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has damage on outer side wall

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 157,005 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 141,304 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 141,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,206 miles

Offside wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,911 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 99,911 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,090 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,332 miles

brake face's rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2010 30,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake face's rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,279 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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DU56 HVL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DU56 HVL, 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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DU56 HVL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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