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VU56 VTC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,423 mi
Last recorded188,423 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VTC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 188,423 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 188,433 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 149,125 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 136,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre low tread wearing outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2017 136,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre low tread wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,376 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,232 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 112,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,938 miles

Offside rear shock absorber weak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,325 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 83,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to see pads

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,005 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,150 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,515 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)

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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VU56 VTC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 VU56 VTC, 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 VU56 VTC registered?

VU56 VTC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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