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SP56 XSB

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,439 mi
Last recorded64,439 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 XSB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 64,439 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 62,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 58,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

rear suepension corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 53,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 23 Nov 2020 49,831 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded/ various supension somponents at rear of vehicle are corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 47,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear flange before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,615 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 39,615 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 39,615 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on shoulders and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracked on shoulders but not showing cords

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,732 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,835 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 25,385 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 14,421 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 10,758 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 10,758 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SP56 XSB is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP56 XSB, 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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SP56 XSB is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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