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SG56 DWU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,210 mi
Last recorded165,210 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 DWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 165,210 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 160,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 148,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r and O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 148,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working N/s/f and O/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r and O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,798 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 115,712 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 115,712 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,620 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,829 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wet weathere

Fail 11 Oct 2017 81,829 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wet weathere

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre brake light appers not to be working

engine covers

o/s/f tyre perished

sill covers

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not illuminating

Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,890 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not illuminating

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 46,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,578 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking outer shoulders -205/55 r16 V

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2013 44,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking outer shoulders -205/55 r16 V

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,250 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,250 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,291 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,716 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 26,716 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SG56 DWU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SG56 DWU, 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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SG56 DWU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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