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SH06 APX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,281 mi
Last recorded141,281 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 APX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 141,281 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 141,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 134,650 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 126,859 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 106,750 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 106,703 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 87,139 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 87,062 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,309 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2012 77,309 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge down to 1mm

o/s/r tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays and plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2011 72,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays and plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2010 67,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,740 miles

plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2010 59,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

plastic side skirts fitted

surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 May 2009 53,465 miles

covers under engine

Fail 8 May 2009 53,465 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

covers under engine

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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SH06 APX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SH06 APX, 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 SH06 APX registered?

SH06 APX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is SH06 APX safe to buy?

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