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RE56 LYH

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

191,767 mi
Last recorded191,767 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 LYH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 191,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2024 187,463 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 183,424 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 183,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 172,791 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 172,791 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 172,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 160,937 miles

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT IS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Sep 2020 150,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 131,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,943 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 122,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thin but not below 1.5mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 117,389 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,168 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 112,168 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 105,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,191 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,409 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,946 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,333 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 LYH is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE56 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

RE56 LYH is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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