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NH55 DCU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,839 mi
Last recorded171,839 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 DCU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 171,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 171,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 164,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 159,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 155,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 151,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 151,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 144,356 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 144,356 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 139,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,175 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 111,931 miles

Nearside Front headlight on min.

Offside Front headlight on max.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to suspension components

damage to front inner wheel arch trims and lower rad. trims

engine and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

inner wheel arches muddy

nsf upper headlight support u/s slightly loose

rear no.plate poor close to limits

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Dec 2015 111,931 miles

Nearside Front headlight on min.

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front headlight on max.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to suspension components

damage to front inner wheel arch trims and lower rad. trims

engine and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

inner wheel arches muddy

nsf upper headlight support u/s slightly loose

rear no.plate poor close to limits

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 93,109 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 93,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 82,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 76,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 69,882 miles

o/s/f headlamp mount broken and slightly insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2011 69,882 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp mount broken and slightly insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2010 63,871 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge and worn low

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

near side front tyre side wall damaged ( advise replacement )

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,814 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s headlamp loose

windscreen chipped

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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NH55 DCU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NH55 DCU, 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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NH55 DCU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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