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RJ56 NPN

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,896 mi
Last recorded162,896 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 NPN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 162,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 22 Oct 2025 162,655 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 28 Oct 2024 149,632 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 149,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 136,614 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 136,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,935 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,362 miles

Engine and gear box oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,576 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,495 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated But Not Effecting Beam Pattern

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Lower Both Suspension Arms Corroded

Front Number Plate Deteriorated But Still Readable

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low Both Edges 215 50 17 91V Extra Load Falken (1215

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Bald Inner Edge 215 50 17 91W Barum (4413

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge 215 50 17 91W Falken (4115

Parking Brake Travel

Fail 23 Oct 2017 95,495 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated But Not Effecting Beam Pattern

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Lower Both Suspension Arms Corroded

Front Number Plate Deteriorated But Still Readable

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low Both Edges 215 50 17 91V Extra Load Falken (1215

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Bald Inner Edge 215 50 17 91W Barum (4413

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

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge 215 50 17 91W Falken (4115

Parking Brake Travel

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,841 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine pans

zero smoke

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,793 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,539 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 73,533 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low on tread on 3mm

lip on front brake discs

vehicle tested wet

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertrays insecure

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level low

front discs slight wear

offside front tyre scuffed and wearing thin on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,708 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,045 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,625 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all 4 tyres low on edges

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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RJ56 NPN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RJ56 NPN, 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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RJ56 NPN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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