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ML56 VXZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,637 mi
Last recorded110,637 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 VXZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 110,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all rear suspension components and chassis very rusty and heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,396 miles

all rear suspension components and chassis very corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,081 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine undertrays fitted

rear suspension components very rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2021 101,081 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine undertrays fitted

rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,463 miles

undercarriage and its components very rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,469 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,926 miles

brake pipe front to rear at rear starting to corrode

covers fitted to rear wheelarches

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,485 miles

undercarriage and its components very rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2017 80,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

undercarriage and its components very rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at rear,unable to fully assess due to covers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,515 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 61,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,192 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 54,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 47,059 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,059 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,858 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,659 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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ML56 VXZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML56 VXZ, 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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ML56 VXZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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