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RJ56 TEU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,793 mi
Last recorded170,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 TEU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 170,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 170,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 154,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,699 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 154,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 150,646 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 145,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 138,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder and has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,884 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 126,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,589 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 22 Sep 2014 117,589 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,560 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,460 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 82,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 60,200 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,115 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 41,728 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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RJ56 TEU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ56 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ56 TEU registered?

RJ56 TEU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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