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SY56 TYW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

225,904 mi
Last recorded225,904 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 TYW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 225,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 222,866 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 204,970 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 204,957 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 191,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 177,189 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 165,329 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 165,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 147,165 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 147,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 124,840 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,527 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 100,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,136 miles

front plastic under tray damaged and not secured

ware front brake discs

Fail 23 Sep 2010 78,808 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front plastic under tray damaged and not secured

ware front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,536 miles

rust lips front brake discs

Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,536 miles

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

rust lips front brake discs

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 TYW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TYW, 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 SY56 TYW registered?

SY56 TYW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SY56 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 TYW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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