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SW56 EBL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,372 miles

Front and Rear suspension components all have Corrosion

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 68,647 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heatshield slightly insecure

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms and sub frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 67,669 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear connection (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes and all suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,568 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,245 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 65,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf and osf from flexi to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working osf side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsr tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,958 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 62,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,836 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,932 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,490 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,380 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,908 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,455 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 EBL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 EBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW56 EBL registered?

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

Is SW56 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 EBL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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