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RV56 BNU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

202,109 mi
Last recorded202,109 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 BNU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 202,109 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 202,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected bent and fouling anti roll bar (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 197,577 miles

Nearside steering arm slight damage

Pass 23 Dec 2021 190,614 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2020 184,701 miles

Front axle corrosion

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

Rear axle corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2020 184,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle corrosion

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

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2019 179,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 171,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 171,963 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 163,199 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn bald outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 150,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 150,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 141,114 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 140,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 128,150 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 128,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn bald outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 114,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,066 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,451 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,450 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,547 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 57,546 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,055 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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RV56 BNU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RV56 BNU, 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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RV56 BNU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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