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MA56 TMU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,421 mi
Last recorded149,421 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 TMU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 149,421 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

oil contamination on under body

Pass 9 Aug 2017 144,248 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 123,206 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside - ( both ) (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread letter t - + rear registration delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger ( behind driver ) ()

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service and parking brake - weak-shoes-drums/disc cable ) (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 123,206 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside - ( both ) (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + rear ( leaving streaks - scratch screen soon ) (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread letter t - + rear registration delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger ( behind driver ) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + 2mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service and parking brake - weak-shoes-drums/disc cable ) (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,554 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,330 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,244 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 43,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,840 miles

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 29 Sep 2009 18,558 miles

travel in hand brake lever close to no reserve travel

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 TMU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA56 TMU, 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 TMU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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