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PN56 ZBU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Purple Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,467 mi
Last recorded80,467 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 ZBU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 80,467 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 80,463 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 73,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,346 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,509 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 58,074 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jan 2021 57,319 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,499 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 56,499 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 52,669 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2018 48,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2017 43,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,603 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,790 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,818 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,356 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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PN56 ZBU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Purple with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PN56 ZBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN56 ZBU registered?

PN56 ZBU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is PN56 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN56 ZBU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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