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RE56 LFS

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,118 mi
Last recorded198,118 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 LFS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 198,118 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 193,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 183,380 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 166,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 151,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 151,109 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 140,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 125,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust joint has a bolt missing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,287 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2013 117,287 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,993 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2011 97,459 miles

215/50 r17 W

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,528 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 73,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 48,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RE56 LFS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE56 LFS, 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 RE56 LFS registered?

RE56 LFS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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