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HX56 EVL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,722 mi
Last recorded211,722 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 EVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 211,722 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint with hose- cannot confirm if reduced by 1/3 as partially obscured -advise further investigation (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

body damage to nearside front wing/door and slight damage to nearside of rear bumper- not likely to cause injury when grazed

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low but efficiency met requirements

registration plate lamps mounting plate has been taped

Fail 27 Feb 2023 211,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leak evident from pipes (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint with hose- cannot confirm if reduced by 1/3 as partially obscured -advise further investigation (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

body damage to nearside front wing/door and slight damage to nearside of rear bumper- not likely to cause injury when grazed

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low but efficiency met requirements

registration plate lamps mounting plate has been taped

Pass 26 Feb 2022 203,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 198,371 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 198,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 199,672 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 199,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 186,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe heavily corroded at joint with hose- cannot confirm if reduced by 1/3 as obscured by inner wheel arch lining- advise further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe heavily corroded at joint with hose- cannot confirm if reduced by 1/3 as obscured by inner wheel arch lining- advise further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 180,365 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing Both sides inner d bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 180,357 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides inner sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing Both sides inner d bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 176,027 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

engine top covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs and pads worn

rear number plate slightly loose

Fail 18 Nov 2016 176,027 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on 2mm tread and worn on outer edge(strong advise)

brake fluid level slightly low

engine top covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread(strong advise)

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 19 Sep 2015 170,400 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 170,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 154,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,023 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 46,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

advise front disc,s worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,566 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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HX56 EVL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX56 EVL, 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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HX56 EVL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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