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LS56 CHN

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,086 mi
Last recorded145,086 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 CHN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 145,086 miles

rusty underside

Fail 31 Mar 2026 145,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rusty underside

Pass 19 Oct 2024 142,957 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 137,168 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 137,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,916 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 131,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 128,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2021 128,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 126,910 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 117,291 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 111,996 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 111,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 108,928 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 108,435 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 106,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

component rusty underneath

Fail 11 Jan 2013 100,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 93,166 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,297 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,353 miles

light scratching too windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light scratching too windscreen not affecting drivers view

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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LS56 CHN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LS56 CHN, 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 LS56 CHN registered?

LS56 CHN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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