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FE56 VMJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,173 mi
Last recorded75,173 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 VMJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

travel in handbrake but not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,320 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 65,941 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,031 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 63,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,784 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 56,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,232 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 46,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,287 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 33,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,859 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,401 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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FE56 VMJ 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 81%.

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 FE56 VMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE56 VMJ registered?

FE56 VMJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FE56 VMJ safe to buy?

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