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RO05 SBZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

178,923 mi
Last recorded178,923 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 SBZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 178,923 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 172,073 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 172,072 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 159,467 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 159,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 146,597 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 146,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 134,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 134,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 117,277 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 117,277 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 99,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 99,980 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 88,082 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 88,082 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 84,039 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 84,035 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 81,502 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 81,502 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 59,778 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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RO05 SBZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RO05 SBZ, 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 RO05 SBZ registered?

RO05 SBZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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