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MT56 OWD

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,464 mi
Last recorded146,464 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 OWD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 146,464 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 146,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 136,574 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 136,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,589 miles

advise o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Dec 2013 117,510 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 117,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 109,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,418 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 102,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 94,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 94,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OWD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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