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EF06 XLW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

279,251 mi
Last recorded279,251 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XLW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 279,251 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 279,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 248,181 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 248,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 222,785 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 190,898 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 163,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 133,317 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 128,096 miles

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

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

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

o/s/f floor area damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2016 128,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

o/s/f floor area damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2015 111,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 110,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,884 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 103,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,017 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 88,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,932 miles

Battery clamp leg is missing.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,763 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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EF06 XLW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF06 XLW, 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 EF06 XLW registered?

EF06 XLW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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