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FY56 FUV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,128 mi
Last recorded137,128 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FUV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 137,128 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 134,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 133,288 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 133,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 131,645 miles

Advise slight outer edge wear to front tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2022 130,271 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 130,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 128,337 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,885 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 126,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 123,813 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 123,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,059 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 121,059 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,123 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,397 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 106,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,011 miles

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

engine under tray damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,965 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 48,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,860 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,433 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,588 miles

nearside rear tyre getting near to wear indicators.

small cut on nearside front outer tyre wall.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 30,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre getting near to wear indicators.

small cut on nearside front outer tyre wall.

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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FY56 FUV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc 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 FY56 FUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 FUV registered?

FY56 FUV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is FY56 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 FUV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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