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VE55 UZL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,440 mi
Last recorded161,440 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 UZL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 161,440 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 161,440 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 158,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres - tread low

Pass 7 Dec 2021 156,014 miles

O/s/r Tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 7 Dec 2021 156,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

O/s/r Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,620 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 149,735 miles

Slight oil leaks

Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 144,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Nov 2017 137,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2016 131,905 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2016 131,905 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2015 125,815 miles

engine pans

zero smoke

Pass 27 Nov 2014 121,480 miles

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

Slight damage to front bumper

Pass 4 Dec 2013 115,331 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,480 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 30 Dec 2011 94,821 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front wiper blades split

front bumper damaged

front discs corroded and slight wear

nearside handbrake reading low

oil leak at gearbox area

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,590 miles

belly pan fitted

both front and rear discs slight wear

brake fluid level low

front pads appear low

nearside front bumper damaged

oil leak at gearbox area

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

belly pan fitted

brake fluid level low

nearside rear flexi brake pipe/caliper union damp

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,417 miles

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

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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VE55 UZL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VE55 UZL, 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 VE55 UZL registered?

VE55 UZL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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