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MT56 AHX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,394 mi
Last recorded134,394 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 AHX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 134,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 134,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 130,792 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Aug 2020 130,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 128,335 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2019 128,335 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,884 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 124,596 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 124,594 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 122,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 115,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2014 115,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2013 98,908 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 98,908 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 74,223 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2012 74,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 67,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 62,909 miles

drivers wiper blade split

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre depth low on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2011 62,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

drivers wiper blade split

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre depth low on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,316 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

front brakes discs and pads slightly worn

rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 9 Nov 2009 44,894 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn to limit

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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MT56 AHX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MT56 AHX, 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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MT56 AHX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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