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SO06 FZU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,811 mi
Last recorded134,811 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 FZU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 134,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,811 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated bearing has play too (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 131,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 131,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 124,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake back plated deteriorated

front brake pipes corroded at bulkhead

rear axle and chassis corrosion not holed

Pass 15 Jan 2018 118,726 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 118,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlight mounting brackets broken but is still secure (1.7.5a)

Oil leak slight oil leak from rear of engine ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,925 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 101,921 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both. (1.4.A.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both. (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both. (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,029 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 98,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,537 miles

all tyres worn on edges o/s/f nail. nail n/s/r

Fail 4 Jul 2014 87,537 miles

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges o/s/f nail. nail n/s/r

o/s wiper slight torn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,239 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ REAR TO FLEX HOSES BOARDER LINE FAILURE ADVISE.

N/S/F TYRE CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL. 205/55/16

wipers inop on intermittant

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,973 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread

Fail 6 Jul 2012 61,973 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,171 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,120 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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SO06 FZU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SO06 FZU, 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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SO06 FZU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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