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SG56 ZGB

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,138 mi
Last recorded90,138 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 90,138 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion evident all over the underside of the vehicle.

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,257 miles

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

Corrosion evident on all underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 80,257 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion evident on all underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,830 miles

brake discs pitted

general corrosion underneath/weak

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,857 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 6 Sep 2017 71,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,711 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,188 miles

corrosion on brake pipes/ corrosion on brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,901 miles

corrosion on brake pipes and front brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,945 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,069 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 48,069 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,082 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,150 miles

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

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

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 ZGB is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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