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SW56 APO

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

352,562 mi
Last recorded352,562 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 APO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 352,562 miles

general underside has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2021 331,199 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 303,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 285,763 miles

slight play in front joints

Pass 8 Sep 2018 255,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 255,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 226,516 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 197,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 172,477 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 172,262 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 146,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 116,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,055 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2012 88,241 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reverse light inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 18 May 2012 88,058 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reverse light inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 20 May 2011 75,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 65,582 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 65,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,339 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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SW56 APO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SW56 APO, 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 SW56 APO registered?

SW56 APO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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