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MT06 XAO

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,479 mi
Last recorded129,479 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 XAO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 129,479 miles

Nearside Front inner arch lining insecure

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front inner arch lining missing

windscreen washer fluid bottle leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2017 129,479 miles

Nearside Front inner arch lining insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front inner arch lining missing

windscreen washer fluid bottle leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2017 128,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Nearside Front inner arch lining catching wheel

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2016 116,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to fuel tank securing straps

engine bay cover fitted

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

under-tray fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 116,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to fuel tank securing straps

engine bay cover fitted

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank securing strap (corrosion)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 108,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank securing strap (corrosion)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,124 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 1 May 2013 90,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 79,192 miles

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 29 May 2012 79,192 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 27 May 2011 67,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 67,777 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 56,408 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,408 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,897 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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MT06 XAO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MT06 XAO, 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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MT06 XAO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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