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SL56 YSW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,558 mi
Last recorded180,558 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 YSW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 180,558 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 172,861 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 172,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 159,365 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 137,093 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,168 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 115,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 103,131 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 103,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 93,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,338 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,950 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 35,054 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 35,054 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)

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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SL56 YSW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL56 YSW, 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 SL56 YSW registered?

SL56 YSW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is SL56 YSW safe to buy?

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