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SH56 LWE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,706 mi
Last recorded134,706 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 134,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s-n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 134,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s-n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s-n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 116,059 miles

General corrosion under vehicle front to rear

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s, n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s, n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under car

Fail 13 Dec 2022 106,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion under car

Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 95,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses deteriorated slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective one of exhaust brackets broken, system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension prescribed areas generally corroded but not weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in the middle of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded in general but not weakened

Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,765 miles

All suspension corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,676 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 85,219 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,736 miles

both front tyres wearing on the shoulders due to under inflation

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,032 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,438 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,786 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,786 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LWE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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