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FV56 NXE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

198,227 mi
Last recorded198,227 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 NXE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 198,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 194,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 194,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 189,314 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 189,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 184,411 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 179,991 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 175,985 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 175,942 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 168,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 168,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 156,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 156,739 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 144,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut not showing cord

Nearside Rear parking brake efficency just met legal limit would reccomend adjustment or repair

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre rear stop light not working

under trays and engine covers fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 28 Jul 2017 144,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut not showing cord

Nearside Rear parking brake efficency just met legal limit would reccomend adjustment or repair

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre rear stop light not working

under trays and engine covers fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 138,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 138,481 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 131,085 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 130,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 120,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,258 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 112,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,703 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 103,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,601 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,236 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2010 88,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,437 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 NXE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FV56 NXE, 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 FV56 NXE registered?

FV56 NXE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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