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VK56 OEL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,459 mi
Last recorded188,459 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 188,459 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 180,903 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread low and tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 180,902 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread low and tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 167,878 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 167,878 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 150,554 miles

centre stop light inop

Fail 12 Aug 2015 150,554 miles

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

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2014 128,468 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 6 Aug 2013 105,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn low inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn low inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Aug 2013 105,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn low inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn low inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,777 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 68,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,027 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 OEL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

VK56 OEL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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