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RE56 LVZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

213,141 mi
Last recorded213,141 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 LVZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 213,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded /general corrosion to underside /rear suspension corroded undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 207,527 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear general corrosion to all rear suspension/subframe/arms etc components corroded

Fail 30 May 2025 207,446 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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 nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear general corrosion to all rear suspension/subframe/arms etc components corroded

hand brake leaver travel high

Pass 12 Mar 2024 200,330 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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 nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to inspect fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced genral corrosion to rear of chassis and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear genral corrosion to all suspention compents

hand brake leaver high little reserve travel left

Pass 2 Mar 2023 190,289 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 190,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 181,167 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 180,914 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault TRC/VSC lights on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear track rod dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

eml light on

Pass 9 Feb 2021 173,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower arm rusty

Offside Rear Lower arm rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2021 173,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower arm rusty

Offside Rear Lower arm rusty

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 165,250 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 165,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 152,584 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 142,636 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,195 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,938 miles

Damage To Lower Part Of Windscreen.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,402 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,499 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,621 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,639 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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RE56 LVZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

RE56 LVZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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