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SK56 WVG

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

149,103 mi
Last recorded149,103 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 WVG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 149,103 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

boot floor corroded

fuel tank heat shield missing no fire risk

fuel tank straps corroded

underside corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2025 147,116 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

boot floor corroded

fuel tank heat shield missing no fire risk

fuel tank straps corroded

underside corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 147,086 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

boot floor corroded

fuel tank heat shield missing no fire risk

fuel tank straps corroded

underside corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 144,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

parking brake just met limit

parking brake low n/s

Fail 20 Nov 2024 144,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake low n/s

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

parking brake just met limit

Pass 28 Nov 2023 137,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 136,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm corroded &holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm corroded &holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front both front tyres have wear on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear all suspension component corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 122,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top rubber rubbing off inner tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 122,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top rubber rubbing off inner tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 110,926 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,402 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 104,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2019 98,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,135 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 93,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,959 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 87,954 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,024 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 79,847 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,642 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,537 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs visually look worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,185 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs lipped

Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,550 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,550 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SK56 WVG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SK56 WVG, 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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SK56 WVG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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