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SA56 EFC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,445 mi
Last recorded204,445 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 EFC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 204,445 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 204,195 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 175,635 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 175,624 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 148,606 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 148,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 133,609 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 133,581 miles

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

VARIOUS PARTS ON UNERSIDE OF BODY ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 16 Mar 2015 128,218 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 122,573 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 116,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,554 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 90,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,881 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,361 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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SA56 EFC 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 SA56 EFC, 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 SA56 EFC registered?

SA56 EFC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is SA56 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA56 EFC 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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