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VT55 EFL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,710 mi
Last recorded162,710 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 162,710 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 162,710 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 150,373 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 143,609 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2018 143,609 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 135,191 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 135,191 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,622 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 124,622 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 104,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 89,531 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 89,531 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,812 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 61,680 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 47,938 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,641 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 EFL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VT55 EFL, 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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VT55 EFL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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