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SB06 RPU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,797 mi
Last recorded175,797 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 RPU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 175,797 miles

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2018 162,095 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 162,095 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 130,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 124,817 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wishbones corrided

Pass 1 May 2015 118,412 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 110,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 110,962 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 101,432 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre low tread 2.5mm

o/s/f wiper rubber split on end 25mm

oil leak from driveshaft gearbox oilseal

Fail 12 Jun 2012 91,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 82,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front disc brakes worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,458 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SB06 RPU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc 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 SB06 RPU, 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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SB06 RPU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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