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PJ56 VKS

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,602 mi
Last recorded137,602 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VKS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 137,602 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 134,110 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 129,158 miles

Exhaust mounting defective heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both side ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front and rear also rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot handle insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2023 129,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both side ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front and rear also rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot handle insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,008 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,397 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not all LEDs working at full brightness (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,904 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 101,891 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 92,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2018 92,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2017 84,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 84,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 76,282 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

Fail 19 Nov 2016 76,282 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Nov 2015 67,215 miles

advise front wipers split and smearing

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,619 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 52,118 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 45,007 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 44,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 36,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 25,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres starting to crack between tread

Fail 2 Dec 2009 19,026 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres starting to crack between tread

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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PJ56 VKS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PJ56 VKS, 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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PJ56 VKS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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