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MT56 AKO

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

278,158 mi
Last recorded278,158 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 AKO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 278,158 miles

centre brake light

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 267,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 248,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 229,288 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 215,717 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 195,702 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 195,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 174,898 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 158,393 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 158,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 150,005 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split

uneven tyre wear n/s/r

Pass 24 Jul 2012 139,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine & gearbox oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s wiper blade worn

Fail 23 Jul 2012 139,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine & gearbox oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 126,761 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 113,671 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 113,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,688 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,046 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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MT56 AKO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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