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SV56 SXJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,010 mi
Last recorded176,010 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 SXJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 176,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 162,825 miles

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

under car is corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 162,792 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

under car is corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 154,034 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 153,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 153,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear OSR brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear OSR sill damage

engine cover fitted

front brake discs lipped

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 148,236 miles

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 29 Mar 2016 148,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 137,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 129,271 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 129,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 119,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 100,815 miles

o/s rear panel damaged

slight imbalance brakes rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 10 Sep 2011 100,815 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear panel damaged

slight imbalance brakes rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,692 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 SXJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXJ, 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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What year was SV56 SXJ registered?

SV56 SXJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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