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SG56 LYP

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

148,442 mi
Last recorded148,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 LYP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 148,442 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sills not checked due plastic covers being fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,649 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 136,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,022 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 126,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,918 miles

ADVISORY BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working REAR HI LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 116,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

ADVISORY BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working REAR HI LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,425 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 110,413 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing UNDER SEAT! (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 98,264 miles

advise front suspension arms

advise nearside front ball joint cover

advise nearside front tyre inner edge

advise offside steering arm

advise rear brake flexi hoses

advise remaining brake pipes rusting

Fail 30 Jan 2019 98,263 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal spongey (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front suspension arms

advise nearside front ball joint cover

advise nearside front tyre inner edge

advise offside steering arm

advise rear brake flexi hoses

advise remaining brake pipes rusting

Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,301 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 85,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working hi-level (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,403 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 74,403 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,396 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 61,396 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 45,584 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 45,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,267 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,690 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Fail 5 Oct 2013 36,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,076 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,457 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 LYP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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