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DY56 XSJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,239 mi
Last recorded171,239 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XSJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 171,239 miles

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

fuel tank heat shield corroded but not dangerous

Fail 17 Sep 2019 171,238 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broke and exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition blowing from where mounting fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broke and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank heat shield corroded but not dangerous

Pass 26 Sep 2018 164,259 miles

Front foot brake imbalanced by 50kg approx

Fuel tank heat shield corroded around fixing points.

Nearside driveshaft corroded around shaft weight.

Rear foot brake imbalanced by 30kg approx.

Small stone chip in screen (passenger side)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 155,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 146,956 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 146,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mount broken (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 138,621 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes req cleaning/protection

Pass 30 Sep 2014 130,536 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,863 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 122,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,753 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 116,753 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre is wearing in centre (3mm in centre and 5-6mm on inner/outer edges)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 101,779 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 101,779 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,469 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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DY56 XSJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY56 XSJ, 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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What year was DY56 XSJ registered?

DY56 XSJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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