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RE56 VFN

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

301,425 mi
Last recorded301,425 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VFN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 301,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 273,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner track rod has slight play both

Fail 29 Sep 2016 273,251 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner track rod has slight play both

Pass 16 Oct 2015 235,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both hand brake outer casing cables starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Oct 2015 235,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both hand brake outer casing cables starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Oct 2015 235,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing lower ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat belt webbing slightly frayed

play in steering unknown if lower rack joint or loose fitting

Pass 17 Oct 2014 197,349 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 145,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 145,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some damage to o/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2012 104,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some damage to o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,720 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 69,057 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,344 miles

Handbrake lever travel near to limit

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,671 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

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 VFN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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