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SJ56 OCB

2006 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,518 mi
Last recorded180,518 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 OCB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 180,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 180,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 169,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 158,510 miles

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

nearside rear worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2015 159,225 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

nearside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 147,161 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 139,089 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 139,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 125,829 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 107,396 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 107,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all vehicle tyres are showing signs of wear on edges and front tyres wearing in centre

both front brake discs are very worn

front brake pads look worn

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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SJ56 OCB is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ56 OCB, 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 SJ56 OCB registered?

SJ56 OCB is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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