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VX55 VJL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,577 mi
Last recorded146,577 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VJL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 146,577 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 133,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 123,246 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 123,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 117,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 112,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 106,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 99,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 91,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,538 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 69,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VX55 VJL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VX55 VJL, 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 VX55 VJL registered?

VX55 VJL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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The MOT history for VX55 VJL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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