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RV56 VXE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,916 mi
Last recorded137,916 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 VXE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 137,916 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 137,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 133,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,570 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Sep 2018 127,570 miles

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Sep 2017 122,025 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 122,025 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,729 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 107,624 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 100,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to ware bars slightly/distorted

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2014 100,789 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to ware bars slightly/distorted

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,679 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

front tyres getting close to wear markers.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,545 miles

front tyres getting close to wear markers.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 49,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,734 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,295 miles

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

Front 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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RV56 VXE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

RV56 VXE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RV56 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 VXE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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