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ML56 VYP

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,366 mi
Last recorded171,366 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 VYP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 171,366 miles

Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached F/R mostly car body accidental damaged

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

Outstanding recall found

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 171,349 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached F/R mostly car body accidental damaged

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

Outstanding recall found

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 167,474 miles

Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached F/R mostly car body accidental damaged

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Outstanding recall found

Fail 17 Sep 2020 167,472 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken (4.2.1 (b))

Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached F/R mostly car body accidental damaged

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Outstanding recall found

Pass 13 Sep 2019 163,341 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 163,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 154,848 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 154,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 140,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth outer edge - 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bars and worn outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2017 140,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth outer edge - 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bars and worn outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2016 125,628 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 10 Sep 2016 125,628 miles

front tyres worn low

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 118,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,194 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 78,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,900 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 52,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 52,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,257 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 41,080 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 4mm & unevenly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,080 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 4mm & unevenly worn

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 VYP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ML56 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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