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SG56 LYF

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

233,144 mi
Last recorded233,144 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 LYF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 233,144 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 233,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 222,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 211,799 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 211,767 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 201,612 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 184,737 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 173,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 160,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 150,100 miles

n/s/f tyre is perishing

Pass 28 May 2012 120,986 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 120,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 117,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear stop light inop at time of test

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test covering sills

Pass 28 Aug 2010 103,345 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine under tray fitted at time of test

hand brake lever high

side skirts fitted at time of test

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,856 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 LYF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG56 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG56 LYF registered?

SG56 LYF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SG56 LYF safe to buy?

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