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RE56 VFG

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,208 mi
Last recorded146,208 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 146,208 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 139,195 miles

underside corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 121,470 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,639 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 112,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,492 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,912 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 84,912 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,579 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,145 miles

Undetected Peak. Emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,841 miles

handbrake travel

sill covers and undertrays fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Nov 2009 56,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake travel

sill covers and undertrays fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

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 VFG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

RE56 VFG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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