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SC55 CWL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,184 mi
Last recorded148,184 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 CWL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 148,184 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 148,184 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 142,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension and subframe have slight corrosion.

Fail 26 Aug 2020 142,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Top bracket broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension and subframe have slight corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 138,863 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 138,845 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 127,267 miles

Central Front Lower engine under tray lose

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 127,261 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower engine under tray lose

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel pipe clip corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 115,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel pipe clip corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 100,691 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 98,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear corrosion to sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear corrosion to sill

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear cross member corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 98,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe by inner wing by flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc surface corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear corrosion to sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear corrosion to sill

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear cross member corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 92,512 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,365 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine and under trays fitted

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,330 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,748 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 81,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,354 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 74,352 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,769 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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SC55 CWL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SC55 CWL, 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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SC55 CWL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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