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SG56 LYS

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,503 mi
Last recorded162,503 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 162,503 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

reverse light not working

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Oct 2021 157,255 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 157,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 153,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 153,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 151,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 143,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 143,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 132,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 132,254 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,582 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,304 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,334 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 49,334 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working if connected

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,111 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 LYS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

Is SG56 LYS safe to buy?

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