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PW56 TAZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

335,920 mi
Last recorded335,920 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW56 TAZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 335,920 miles

slight freeplay n/s steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2015 335,897 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight freeplay n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2014 299,732 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 299,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 261,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 223,639 miles

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

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

both front steering arm inner joints have slight play in knuckle

both handbrake outer cables worn through on guide brackets

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 177,753 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 135,196 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 99,316 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 59,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,296 miles

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

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

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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PW56 TAZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PW56 TAZ, 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 PW56 TAZ registered?

PW56 TAZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is PW56 TAZ safe to buy?

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