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ST56 EFW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,788 mi
Last recorded87,788 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 EFW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,788 miles

Central under body components' corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 87,788 miles

Central under body components' corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 86,480 miles

general corrosion under body

Pass 1 Dec 2023 84,972 miles

under body general corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,560 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,353 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 78,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,146 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,601 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 67,601 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,695 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,413 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,480 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 34,316 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,078 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,413 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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ST56 EFW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 ST56 EFW, 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 ST56 EFW registered?

ST56 EFW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is ST56 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 EFW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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