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VK56 DXG

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,096 mi
Last recorded205,096 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DXG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 205,096 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 190,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output LENS SLIGHT FADED (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 190,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output LENS SLIGHT FADED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 166,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2018 154,503 miles

hand brake lever travel slight high

Fail 16 Jun 2018 154,503 miles

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

hand brake lever travel slight high

Pass 20 Jun 2017 148,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 133,738 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,580 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2014 112,829 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 15 Sep 2014 112,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 96,555 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,057 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 63,304 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,709 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 DXG 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 76.5%.

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 DXG, 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 VK56 DXG registered?

VK56 DXG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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