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SB56 BVT

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,423 mi
Last recorded112,423 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 BVT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 112,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,767 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 107,767 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 101,226 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,621 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,688 miles

bulb? connection? to nearside number plate light

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 18 Jan 2018 86,609 miles

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

bulb? connection? to nearside number plate light

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,108 miles

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 18 Jan 2017 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters damaged (6.3.4c)

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,847 miles

3xtyres hitting legal bars,osr,osf,nsf

Fail 7 Jan 2016 64,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads grinding (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively one split and one has rubber missing (8.2.2)

3xtyres hitting legal bars,osr,osf,nsf

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,402 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,544 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 31,804 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,572 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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SB56 BVT is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SB56 BVT, 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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SB56 BVT is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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