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DY56 XSR

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,707 mi
Last recorded125,707 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XSR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 125,707 miles

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

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

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

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

underside showing corrsion

Pass 18 Sep 2025 122,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all rear suspension componants corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 122,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all rear suspension componants corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 116,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 111,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 111,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working led,s in mirror casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle /subframe heavily corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective requires welding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,648 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2020 94,648 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,635 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 90,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2018 82,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,520 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 68,520 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,883 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,457 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Oct 2014 51,457 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,905 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 42,905 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,851 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 33,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 25,622 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,048 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,610 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 XSR is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSR, 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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DY56 XSR is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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