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SV56 EFS

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,623 mi
Last recorded80,623 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 EFS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 80,623 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,320 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 71,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,730 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 66,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,640 miles

Underside, suspension tec. heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jan 2017 61,629 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Underside, suspension tec. heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,325 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in sealer

exhaust rattle rear

fuel pipes covered in sealer

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly corroded around edges

o/s rear brake disc slightly scored

various rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,103 miles

both front tyres perished but not excessive at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,336 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 24,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,391 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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SV56 EFS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV56 EFS, 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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SV56 EFS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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