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FN56 DKF

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,325 mi
Last recorded111,325 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 DKF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 111,325 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50R17 Tyre wearing on edges + on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 215/50R17 + Tyre on 3mm

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2026 111,072 miles

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

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50R17 Tyre wearing on edges + on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 215/50R17 + Tyre on 3mm

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,310 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,987 miles

Underbody covered in underseal, unable to inspect fully

Fail 29 Aug 2024 94,987 miles

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal, unable to inspect fully

Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,794 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,579 miles

Nearside Front front bumper & undertray damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear / front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre & rear exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Sep 2022 85,579 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front front bumper & undertray damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear / front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre & rear exhaust heat shield insecure

service & parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,320 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat sheilds insecure

service & parking brake have little reserve travel

Fail 21 Sep 2021 80,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted & insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat sheilds insecure

service & parking brake have little reserve travel

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,316 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension corroded

service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension corroded

service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

surface rust on front & rear suspension

Fail 21 Aug 2019 69,974 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

surface rust on front & rear suspension

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,267 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 59,267 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.A.3)

coolant low

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,036 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,036 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/ r (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,284 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,495 miles

N/S/R Tyre is directional, it appears to be facing the wrong direction.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,217 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,408 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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FN56 DKF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FN56 DKF, 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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FN56 DKF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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