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RE56 WLG

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,359 mi
Last recorded142,359 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 WLG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 142,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s. Rear to front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 134,789 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os+ns. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side ,rearto front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 134,789 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os+ns. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side ,rearto front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 125,498 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly need adjust (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side , rear to front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,129 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 115,501 miles

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded and coated in underseal.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded and coated in underseal.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,164 miles

Near side rear tyre has small cuts on the inside wall but no cords visable.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 107,520 miles

front and rear suspension components have corrosion and have been covered with underseal

underside shields and inner wheel arch covers fitted covering metal brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2019 104,042 miles

surface rust on rear subframe

Fail 31 May 2019 104,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,830 miles

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

top and underside shields fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,334 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,025 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,022 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,100 miles

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front tyres has light perashing

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

Pass 7 May 2014 74,482 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 74,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,438 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 WLG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLG, 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 WLG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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