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SY56 OYM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

140,444 mi
Last recorded140,444 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 OYM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 140,444 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not carried out due to condition of nsr suspension arm likely to colapse (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ and floorpan behind drvs seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured likely to collapse (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up excessively loose (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 135,429 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 132,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 132,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 125,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses, advise replace this Mot year. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes ends in front wheel arches, may require repair next Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing bare on inner edges, advise wheel alignment check / adjust. (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully test sills areas due to body trims.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 115,503 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to caliper joint. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses, advise replace this Mot year. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes ends in front wheel arches, may require repair next Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing bare on inner edges, advise wheel alignment check / adjust. (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully test sills areas due to body trims.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,801 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 109,801 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,421 miles

Both front tyres wearing low, advise to replace soon.

Both rear brake hoses metal ends are corroding,asdvise to replace this Mot year.

Fail 29 Jul 2017 100,421 miles

Both front tyres wearing low, advise to replace soon.

Both rear brake hoses metal ends are corroding,asdvise to replace this Mot year.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,313 miles

Securing nut for battery cover is missing.

Unable to test sills areas due to trims.

Under sills areas and all suspension parts have light to medium corrosion levels.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 90,311 miles

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

Exhaust rear joint has slight leakage of gases.

Parking brake lever has long travel

Securing nut for battery cover is missing.

Unable to test sills areas due to trims.

Under sills areas and all suspension parts have light to medium corrosion levels.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 77,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,235 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,327 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 42,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,560 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 18,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SY56 OYM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SY56 OYM, 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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SY56 OYM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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