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SM56 ORX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,357 mi
Last recorded181,357 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 ORX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 181,357 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 174,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 166,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 152,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 148,268 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 142,631 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 136,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 130,158 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 126,151 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 120,303 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2014 120,285 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 9 Dec 2013 116,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2012 108,772 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight low effort on nearside parking brake

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,293 miles

rear wiper blade split

slightly low effort on nearside handbrake

Fail 9 Dec 2011 98,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade split

slightly low effort on nearside handbrake

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,146 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 83,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake slow to respond

Fail 16 Nov 2009 73,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,090 miles

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

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

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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SM56 ORX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM56 ORX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM56 ORX registered?

SM56 ORX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is SM56 ORX safe to buy?

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