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FV56 EPN

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

238,216 mi
Last recorded238,216 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 EPN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 238,216 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both sides rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing slightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 232,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 226,005 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 218,275 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 218,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 209,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 202,127 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 195,010 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 186,078 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 186,078 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 174,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 174,150 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 158,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre VOID of Tread on Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 158,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre VOID of Tread on Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 145,326 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 132,549 miles

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

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 Sep 2014 115,809 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre pressure low, no obvious puncture.

no tread patterns on both inner front tyre edges.

offside front side repeater condensated.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,912 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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FV56 EPN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FV56 EPN, 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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FV56 EPN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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