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LR56 BYW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,286 mi
Last recorded126,286 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 BYW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 126,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 120,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 113,073 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,240 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 107,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,557 miles

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

reverse not working

Fail 6 Oct 2021 97,557 miles

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

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

reverse not working

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,474 miles

engine covers fitted

rear pads worn low

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2018 91,147 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear to edges

both rear tyres perishing

damage to n/s

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,136 miles

both rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,140 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,956 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Damage to tail gate

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,161 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 77,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,934 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,298 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,128 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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LR56 BYW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR56 BYW, 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 LR56 BYW registered?

LR56 BYW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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