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RE56 VFW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

211,491 mi
Last recorded211,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VFW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 211,491 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 191,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 174,805 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 164,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 152,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 152,166 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear/centre sections (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working light & dash tell tale (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight judder, front brakes

Fail 17 Apr 2019 152,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear/centre sections (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working light & dash tell tale (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight judder, front brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2018 143,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,655 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 134,519 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,578 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 111,578 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 102,334 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 102,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,225 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 83,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,999 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,591 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 74,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,126 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,429 miles

centre brake light not working

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front and rear brake pads wearing low

handbrake travel

n/s/r panel damaged

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge and has a nail in it

sill covers and undertrays fitted

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 VFW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

RE56 VFW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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