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SG56 DYC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,321 mi
Last recorded161,321 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 DYC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 161,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 158,708 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

excess under body corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2023 155,176 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 155,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 153,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,630 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 134,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,779 miles

corosion underbody

Fail 28 Feb 2020 132,779 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corosion underbody

Pass 12 Feb 2019 131,486 miles

Under carriageway crossing

Pass 3 Feb 2018 128,630 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 128,630 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 124,309 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 124,309 miles

Stop lamp not working ns/os (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 117,867 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 102,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,370 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge + n/s/r tyre worn + o/s/f outer wall of tyre slightly worn + both front lower arms corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,799 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,728 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 72,728 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,413 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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SG56 DYC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DYC, 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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What year was SG56 DYC registered?

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

Is SG56 DYC safe to buy?

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