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VT55 EFK

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,252 mi
Last recorded164,252 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 EFK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 164,252 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 160,279 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 160,279 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,222 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,757 miles

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

Rear 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 61,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on outer raised edges

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,872 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer raised edges

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,131 miles

vsc,traction and engine management light remaining on

Pass 2 Jan 2010 19,616 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 10,811 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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VT55 EFK is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VT55 EFK, 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 VT55 EFK registered?

VT55 EFK is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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