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FV55 VCZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VCZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 95,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under body-under sealed

Pass 30 Dec 2024 93,977 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body -under sealed

Fail 24 Dec 2024 93,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body -under sealed

Pass 3 Jan 2024 92,267 miles

under body under sealed + all coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,892 miles

all under body corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 89,892 miles

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

all under body corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 87,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,759 miles

coil springs corroded + under body corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 80,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near bottom of shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

reverse light not working

Fail 13 Jan 2020 80,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,699 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 67,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 61,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened recomend replace (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,931 miles

Engine guards fitted obscuring view

Front Front brake pads starting get low inside edge

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread still visible from distance (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge - perishing - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - bald worn on edge - no cords shown at time of test - 205 55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres 3m

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread still visible from distance (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

under tray guard fitted obscuring view

Fail 12 Jan 2016 56,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine guards fitted obscuring view

Front Front brake pads starting get low inside edge

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread still visible from distance (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge - perishing - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - bald worn on edge - no cords shown at time of test - 205 55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres 3m

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread still visible from distance (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

under tray guard fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,510 miles

nsf wiper worn

osf wiper worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,752 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,778 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,110 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 27,110 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,420 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 VCZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FV55 VCZ, 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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FV55 VCZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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