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RK56 TBU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,846 mi
Last recorded242,846 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 TBU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 242,846 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 242,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened adjuster nut (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 223,312 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 223,312 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 200,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 178,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 156,854 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 128,440 miles

Wear noted on front brake discs.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 128,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Wear noted on front brake discs.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,859 miles

Both front brake discs worn slightly.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,573 miles

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

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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RK56 TBU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK56 TBU, 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 RK56 TBU registered?

RK56 TBU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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