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EA06 XBW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

286,294 mi
Last recorded286,294 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 XBW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 286,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 286,280 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 264,876 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play at steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2015 264,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play at steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2015 247,787 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 247,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 232,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 216,220 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 216,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 202,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 191,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 181,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 158,030 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 138,018 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 137,645 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 137,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 102,316 miles

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

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

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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EA06 XBW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA06 XBW, 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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EA06 XBW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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