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SA56 PFV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,346 mi
Last recorded187,346 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 187,346 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 187,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 142,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 105,371 miles

corrosion present under vehicle suspension and panels

Fail 18 Oct 2023 105,369 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion present under vehicle suspension and panels

Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,064 miles

both front tyres over 10yrs old

both rear tyres over 10yrs old

Fail 12 Oct 2022 89,051 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Sound deadening material insecure at bulkhead - resting on turbo (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 82,744 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear floor, sills, suspension arms and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 77,971 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 77,963 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 74,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - ( rear brakes grabbing slightly ) (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 71,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 66,870 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 63,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 60,691 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,129 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 PFV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA56 PFV, 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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SA56 PFV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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