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PE56 DMZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,540 mi
Last recorded171,540 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 DMZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 171,540 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension parts surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 171,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension parts surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 163,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all rear suspension parts surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 163,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all rear suspension parts surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 151,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 151,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 140,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 129,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 122,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,523 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 113,516 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 107,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 101,352 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 101,352 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,338 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,325 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,759 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

r/n/s tyre out of round replacement reqd

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,472 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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PE56 DMZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE56 DMZ, 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 PE56 DMZ registered?

PE56 DMZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is PE56 DMZ safe to buy?

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