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NL56 ZXE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

244,057 mi
Last recorded244,057 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZXE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 244,057 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 222,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 210,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 199,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 187,989 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 174,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 165,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 152,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 151,807 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 128,839 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 128,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs worn.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 128,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 128,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 125,282 miles

front pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 66,811 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 35,118 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,169 miles

Nearside Front 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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NL56 ZXE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NL56 ZXE, 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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What year was NL56 ZXE registered?

NL56 ZXE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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