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VA56 DON

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

199,024 mi
Last recorded199,024 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA56 DON
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 199,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2025 193,910 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 187,509 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2024 187,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2023 180,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sub frames corroded slightly

under body corroded slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2023 180,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sub frames corroded slightly

under body corroded slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2022 173,535 miles

rear suspension components rusty

slight marks on screen

under body and inner sills rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2021 165,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel

keep check on front tyre depths

mark/scratch on screen

o/s seatbelt slow to return

underbody rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2020 157,777 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retraction mechanism slow to return.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserved travel.

Plastic trims fitted to outer sills limiting inspection.

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 157,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retraction mechanism slow to return.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserved travel.

Plastic trims fitted to outer sills limiting inspection.

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 148,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retraction system deteriorating.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 138,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to return, retraction system deteriorating.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 128,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 117,702 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 106,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 95,271 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,044 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,970 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,390 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,518 miles

o/s/f rack end slight play

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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VA56 DON is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VA56 DON, 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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VA56 DON is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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