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OV56 CVL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

296,653 mi
Last recorded296,653 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 296,653 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 296,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 258,701 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch and some covered (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Feb 2017 258,701 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch and some covered (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 220,595 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 220,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 185,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 150,171 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 119,288 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 119,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 112,124 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 111,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 95,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 89,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,289 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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OV56 CVL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV56 CVL, 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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OV56 CVL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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