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NL56 LXB

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,002 mi
Last recorded89,002 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 LXB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower inner sill slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight deteriation rear number plate

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 89,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower inner sill slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight deteriation rear number plate

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 88,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush steering (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush steering (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower inner sill slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,721 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 81,721 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,049 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 73,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,864 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,184 miles

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

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)

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 10 Jul 2012 143,160 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 143,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,249 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 87,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake disc slighty corroded

nearside front brake disc slighty corroded and worn

Pass 4 May 2010 48,188 miles

front number plate deterioating

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,265 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 47,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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NL56 LXB is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NL56 LXB, 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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NL56 LXB is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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