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MV56 YUU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,368 mi
Last recorded257,368 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 YUU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 257,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 257,368 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 216,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 216,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 181,895 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 135,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 124,405 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Aug 2012 110,815 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,574 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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MV56 YUU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MV56 YUU, 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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MV56 YUU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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