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EA56 VSJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,980 mi
Last recorded148,980 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VSJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 148,980 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 148,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 132,437 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 132,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 126,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 126,529 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,736 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 112,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,084 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,119 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,763 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,797 miles

hand brake travel on limit

Pass 26 May 2010 23,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,339 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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EA56 VSJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA56 VSJ, 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 EA56 VSJ registered?

EA56 VSJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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