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RV56 VWL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,936 mi
Last recorded170,936 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 170,936 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 161,772 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 153,752 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn outer and inner edge

Pass 18 May 2016 147,974 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2015 139,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 134,190 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 132,785 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 129,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 129,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 127,433 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 121,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All four wheel have evidence of kerb damage

Pass 14 Aug 2010 120,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 98,310 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 98,310 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 VWL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV56 VWL, 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 RV56 VWL registered?

RV56 VWL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is RV56 VWL safe to buy?

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