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SY06 VWS

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,339 mi
Last recorded156,339 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 VWS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 156,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 142,251 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 142,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 128,090 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake sticking

wipers worn

Fail 9 Apr 2014 117,675 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 117,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 107,974 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,961 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 90,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 80,590 miles

rear brake discs corroded inner

Fail 1 Apr 2010 80,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake discs corroded inner

Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,808 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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SY06 VWS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VWS, 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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SY06 VWS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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