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FH55 VHU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,961 mi
Last recorded152,961 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 VHU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 152,961 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 152,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 136,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 136,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 122,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 111,772 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 111,733 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,976 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Inspected in wet conditions.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 103,976 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Inspected in wet conditions.

Pass 13 May 2016 95,357 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 87,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,387 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,405 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,773 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,745 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,745 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)

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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FH55 VHU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH55 VHU, 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 FH55 VHU registered?

FH55 VHU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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