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VK56 TKD

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,048 mi
Last recorded162,048 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 162,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 154,672 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 143,759 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,510 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,269 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 110,563 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,733 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,196 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,290 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,564 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 65,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,332 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

Resonation from airbox to inner wing, n/s/f.

o/s/r door apeture seal poor fit to body.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear and discolouration to front and rear brake discs

Fail 17 Oct 2012 43,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear and discolouration to front and rear brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,065 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres are wearing on raised sections

front brake discs are very worn, rear brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 34,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres are wearing on raised sections

front brake discs are very worn, rear brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 20 Oct 2010 29,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear brake discs are wearing and front inner pads are 60-70% worn but ok for now

coolant residue on engine indicating possible waterpump is seeping or leaking

oil pan showing signs of leakage from sump sealant

rear tyres are wearing on raised sections

some slight feathering to both front tyre outer edges

wipers are starting to smear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,456 miles

both front and rear brake discs are wearing and front inner pads are 60-70% worn but ok for now

coolant residue on engine indicating possible waterpump is seeping or leaking

oil pan showing signs of leakage from sump sealant

rear tyres are wearing on raised sections

some slight feathering to both front tyre outer edges

wipers are starting to smear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2009 22,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TKD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKD, 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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VK56 TKD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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