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NL56 YLR

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

241,711 mi
Last recorded241,711 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 YLR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 241,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to suspension on rear of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2025 241,711 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to suspension on rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2024 231,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 218,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 207,136 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 191,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 173,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 173,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 159,698 miles

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 30 Nov 2017 148,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,578 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 138,320 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 128,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 114,103 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 114,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,447 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 104,447 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,027 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 88,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake lever high

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,090 miles

handbrake lever high

Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,199 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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NL56 YLR is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NL56 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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