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FV55 URD

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,655 mi
Last recorded151,655 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 URD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 151,655 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe damp.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 151,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most forward, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe damp.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 146,692 miles

Bonnet release inside car disconnected

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Power steering pipes damp

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 146,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release inside car disconnected

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Power steering pipes damp

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 131,689 miles

nsf tyre cut on side wall

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake on limit

Pass 3 Sep 2015 124,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 98,634 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate poor

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Sep 2013 98,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate poor

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and perished advise replacment

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Sep 2012 87,113 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,737 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,840 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 29,031 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,031 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 24,623 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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FV55 URD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV55 URD, 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 FV55 URD registered?

FV55 URD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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