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RN55 VBL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,174 mi
Last recorded100,174 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 VBL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 100,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 97,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 92,374 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 92,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,825 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,848 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,216 miles

Both front lower wishbones corroding

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,800 miles

Both front lower suspension wishbones corroding

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Slight buckle in nearside front wheel

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,002 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,216 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 58,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,795 miles

Front wipers splitting

Rear brake pads appear low

Scoring on nearside front brake disc

Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,406 miles

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,057 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,808 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deformed

Front brake pads low

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 26 Jan 2009 25,062 miles

Advise: Front brake pads wearing low

Advise: both rear tyres 3-4mm tread remaining

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,062 miles

Advise: Front brake pads wearing low

Advise: both rear tyres 3-4mm tread remaining

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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RN55 VBL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RN55 VBL, 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 RN55 VBL registered?

RN55 VBL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is RN55 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 VBL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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