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DY56 XSN

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XSN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 94,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lense has a repair

slight surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r light lense damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking deteriorated on sidewall slight uneven wear flat spotting inner edge of tread

o/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

vehicle underside and components/suspension corroding deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2025 93,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail lower wishbone corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r light lense damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking deteriorated on sidewall slight uneven wear flat spotting inner edge of tread

o/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

vehicle underside and components/suspension corroding deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,765 miles

faint knocking noise heard from n/s/f suspension on test drive no play can be seen on inspection of components

n/s/r light lense cracked damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall and treads

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorating

vehicle underside body and components dry deteriorating showing corrosion in places

Fail 16 Sep 2024 88,765 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

faint knocking noise heard from n/s/f suspension on test drive no play can be seen on inspection of components

n/s/r light lense cracked damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall and treads

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorating

vehicle underside body and components dry deteriorating showing corrosion in places

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,788 miles

o/s/r tyre almost on legal limit 1.72mm remaining

vehicle underside components body suspension dry corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,275 miles

both front tyres approching wear markers

o/s/r tyre approching wear markers

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 12 Sep 2022 78,273 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s door mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres approching wear markers

o/s/r tyre approching wear markers

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,698 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 73,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,510 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 68,510 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2019 62,860 miles

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

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,492 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 57,492 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,596 miles

all suspension corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,133 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 45,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,799 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 27,133 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,377 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 11,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,290 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,206 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 XSN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

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

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