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SN03 ATE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

231,844 mi
Last recorded231,844 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 ATE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 231,844 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 224,169 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 224,020 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 220,136 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 220,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake hose retaining clip missing

Pass 16 Feb 2023 212,146 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2023 211,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre touching inner arch

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2022 200,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2022 192,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 177,978 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 177,968 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 170,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 158,307 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 158,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 149,402 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 149,394 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 139,571 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 129,674 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 106,509 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 106,496 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,055 miles

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

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,537 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 82,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,528 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,318 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,057 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 49,057 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,937 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,834 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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SN03 ATE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 SN03 ATE, 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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SN03 ATE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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