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MV06 SWU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,914 mi
Last recorded184,914 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 SWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 184,914 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside/nearside (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 184,914 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside/nearside (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 179,619 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 179,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 177,072 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside/nearside (both) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 169,321 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 156,039 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 141,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,134 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 117,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 105,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 93,293 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 79,925 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,521 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,249 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,249 miles

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

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

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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MV06 SWU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MV06 SWU, 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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MV06 SWU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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