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MT56 FWL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,147 mi
Last recorded155,147 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 148,363 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 142,096 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 141,999 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 135,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 129,781 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 129,781 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2020 123,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,278 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 107,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 99,891 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 99,890 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 90,819 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,482 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,370 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,965 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,316 miles

rear tyres 3-4mm 205/55 16

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,625 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,233 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 FWL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

MT56 FWL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is MT56 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT56 FWL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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