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MA56 PHJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,523 mi
Last recorded170,523 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 PHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 170,523 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear at upper attachment (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 164,599 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 164,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 157,521 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 157,518 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 146,920 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 146,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak broken off at rear of cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached lower arm ,exstensive corrosion and large hole. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,650 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 112,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,981 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 86,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,964 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,971 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,841 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,624 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,796 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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MA56 PHJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MA56 PHJ, 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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MA56 PHJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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