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SW56 APX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,600 mi
Last recorded199,600 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 APX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 199,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 186,247 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both of (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 186,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both of (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 157,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 129,204 miles

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not weakend

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 108,451 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 98,068 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,232 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,697 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 40,312 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn . triangle warning light on .

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,312 miles

front and rear brake discs worn . triangle warning light on .

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,383 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 APX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 APX, 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 APX registered?

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

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