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DV55 XJA

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,647 mi
Last recorded131,647 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XJA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 131,647 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 129,418 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 127,516 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 127,516 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 125,046 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 123,238 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 123,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,460 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 121,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 115,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 112,516 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 112,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to flex (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 109,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,751 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 103,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 94,065 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 89,580 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 85,371 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,469 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 59,182 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,182 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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DV55 XJA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DV55 XJA, 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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DV55 XJA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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