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VS56 CMS

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

382,525 mi
Last recorded382,525 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS56 CMS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 382,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 349,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 349,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 336,585 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 336,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 319,559 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 308,664 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 291,253 miles

Front Offside & Nearside Tyre(s) worn out inner & outer edges

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 291,253 miles

Front Offside & Nearside Tyre(s) worn out inner & outer edges

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 256,531 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 256,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 217,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 217,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 189,871 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 160,229 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 135,128 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 135,128 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 127,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 99,531 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,733 miles

o/s/f door mirror crack

space saver fitted in boot

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,758 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 44,750 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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VS56 CMS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VS56 CMS, 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 VS56 CMS registered?

VS56 CMS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is VS56 CMS safe to buy?

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