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SH56 ZTG

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,571 mi
Last recorded130,571 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 ZTG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,571 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 130,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken and corroded away from joint to the back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 126,376 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 126,299 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak engine misfire running on only 3 cylinders (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,850 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,052 miles

General surface corrosion on suspension components and metal brake pipes

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,402 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2018 114,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded NSF spring heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush delaminated from arm but not yet resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear swing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 114,166 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded NSF spring heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush delaminated from arm but not yet resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank vent pipe to filler clip heavily corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear swing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 103,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,796 miles

service brake has slight sponginess

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,374 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2013 61,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,750 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 53,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,897 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 46,897 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,228 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 39,228 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,938 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 ZTG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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