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SH56 LVG

2006 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,701 mi
Last recorded99,701 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 LVG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,701 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 99,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling on tyre (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported loose bolt (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 94,264 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 87,982 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 87,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 83,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 83,360 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 78,963 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 78,961 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,707 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,707 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,878 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,801 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,498 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,958 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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SH56 LVG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH56 LVG, 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 SH56 LVG registered?

SH56 LVG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is SH56 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 LVG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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