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VK56 DXR

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,170 mi
Last recorded189,170 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DXR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 189,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim slightly loose/undertray

Fail 9 Nov 2021 189,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim slightly loose/undertray

Pass 13 Nov 2020 180,804 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 173,416 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 165,136 miles

Engine oil low

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 153,054 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 141,283 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,957 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 121,206 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 110,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 101,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dry coolant residue on waterpump body

nearside rear tyre has small screw hole but cant see cords

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

turbo noisy and whining

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,803 miles

dry coolant residue on waterpump body

nearside rear tyre has small screw hole but cant see cords

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

turbo noisy and whining

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs are worn

Fail 12 Oct 2011 86,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs are worn

Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs are worn

slight feathering to rear tyre edges

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,844 miles

front brake discs are worn

slight feathering to rear tyre edges

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,835 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges, some wear to both rear tyres on raised sections.

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 DXR is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VK56 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

VK56 DXR is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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