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RN55 XEW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,245 mi
Last recorded75,245 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 75,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 67,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 61,720 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 61,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 55,382 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2020 53,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 52,937 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cracks +tyre worn from the outer shoulder

offside rear tye treads has a cracks

Fail 24 Aug 2018 52,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre has a cracks +tyre worn from the outer shoulder

offside rear tye treads has a cracks

Pass 19 Aug 2017 49,120 miles

rear bumper damaged+split

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

nearside headlamp glass condensed

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 19 Aug 2017 49,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split/worn (8.2.2)

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

nearside headlamp glass condensed

rear bumper damaged+split

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

nearside front tyre has a nail +tyre very low in air pressure

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,409 miles

both front brake discs worn /lipped from inner face

engine cover +under tray fitted obscure some components

rear brake pads worn very low

rear bumper damaged +insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Aug 2015 42,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front +rear tyres outter sidewalls cracking

rear bumper damage

Fail 8 Jul 2014 37,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front +rear tyres outter sidewalls cracking

rear bumper damage

Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and nearside rear tyre cracking

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre very low in air pressure

Fail 15 Jul 2013 34,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and nearside rear tyre cracking

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre very low in air pressure

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,881 miles

all road tyres deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2012 32,783 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all road tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,638 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and looks like it has bin run on flat !!!!

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,607 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 24,607 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,984 miles

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

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

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 XEW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

Is RN55 XEW safe to buy?

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