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MT56 AHZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,149 mi
Last recorded162,149 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 AHZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 162,149 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 162,149 miles

Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 157,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 152,003 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 149,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 8 Jul 2021 145,101 miles

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

general corrosion under body

Fail 6 Jul 2021 145,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 4 Jul 2020 139,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 133,450 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,169 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 126,245 miles

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,115 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 76,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 76,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 66,653 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,621 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 43,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,928 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 31,928 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,292 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,685 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2009 17,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

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 AHZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AHZ, 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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What year was MT56 AHZ registered?

MT56 AHZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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