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EF56 CVE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

268,698 mi
Last recorded268,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 CVE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 268,698 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake travel, requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TRC + VSC light on dash, no warning lights illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2024 259,907 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

EML on dash (Pre 2008)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel excessive, requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TRC + VSC light on dash, no warning lights illuminated

Fail 9 Jan 2024 259,902 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick requires inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

EML on dash (Pre 2008)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel excessive, requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TRC + VSC light on dash, no warning lights illuminated

Pass 18 Nov 2022 240,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 226,989 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 214,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 203,194 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 187,770 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 187,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 172,258 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 157,572 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 147,861 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 136,106 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 127,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 117,526 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 113,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,342 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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EF56 CVE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF56 CVE, 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 EF56 CVE registered?

EF56 CVE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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