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VK56 DXF

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,883 mi
Last recorded170,883 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DXF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 170,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 156,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 143,891 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 136,505 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 123,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

parking brake lever at full extent of travel

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,864 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,704 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,704 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,907 miles

front brake pad

rear brake pad

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,011 miles

nsf tyre cut in tread

object in nsr tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,493 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 20,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 3,206 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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VK56 DXF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK56 DXF, 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 VK56 DXF registered?

VK56 DXF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is VK56 DXF safe to buy?

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