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SO55 USX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,143 mi
Last recorded93,143 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 USX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 93,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,278 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 91,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake Binding

Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 88,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outter edge

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light inop

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2017 88,095 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested not tested due to brake fluid leaking on the floor (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking to flexi (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outter edge

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light inop

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,330 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)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 84,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 80,511 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 76,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel excessive

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 73,066 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,317 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 69,317 miles

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL EXCESSIVE

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,551 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted and worn but not weakened

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,338 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,464 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)

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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SO55 USX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SO55 USX, 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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SO55 USX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is SO55 USX safe to buy?

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