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SY06 VLU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,177 mi
Last recorded211,177 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 VLU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 211,177 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 211,177 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 192,523 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 172,934 miles

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 153,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 133,957 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 133,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 110,165 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,897 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 87,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,698 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 54,621 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 30,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,072 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 21 Jun 2012 29,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,597 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,273 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 23,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SY06 VLU 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 68.4%.

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 SY06 VLU, 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 SY06 VLU registered?

SY06 VLU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for SY06 VLU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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