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MK06 HZL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

279,175 mi
Last recorded279,175 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 HZL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 279,175 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 279,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 254,392 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Slight play inner steering arms

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm bush's slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2018 254,382 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Slight play inner steering arms

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm bush's slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 233,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

all tyres are worn low to 2mm

Pass 7 Apr 2016 206,886 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 186,017 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 11 Apr 2014 168,931 miles

All tyres low to 2mm

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 146,034 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Fail 17 Apr 2013 145,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 14 Apr 2012 130,306 miles

both rear tyres wearing outer edges low to 2mm

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,102 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 27 Apr 2010 86,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,074 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,996 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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MK06 HZL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MK06 HZL, 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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MK06 HZL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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