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SW56 EBA

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,426 mi
Last recorded128,426 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 EBA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 128,426 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 116,731 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 109,354 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 109,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 100,710 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance low.

Pass 16 Dec 2017 88,913 miles

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

corrosion has started in various points

Fail 12 Dec 2017 88,780 miles

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

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

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

corrosion has started in various points

Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,547 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,060 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 64,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,276 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 56,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 56,827 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,049 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 45,049 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,705 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 29,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2009 20,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 20,677 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 EBA 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 70%.

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 SW56 EBA, 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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SW56 EBA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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