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SA56 NSU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,217 mi
Last recorded123,217 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 NSU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 123,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,298 miles

General underbody corrosion. Rear Subframe. Front Lower Arms

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,784 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms rear suspension arms and rear frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 118,073 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms rear suspension arms and rear frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 118,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-Most toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-Most toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left

Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,432 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever slightly high

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

Pass 2 Sep 2018 111,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,644 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,087 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 92,087 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,649 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 68,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,029 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,417 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,211 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 NSU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NSU, 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 NSU registered?

SA56 NSU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is SA56 NSU safe to buy?

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