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WF56 VLP

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,515 mi
Last recorded156,515 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VLP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 May 2022 156,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 153,715 miles

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

rear axel and suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2021 153,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axel and suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 150,681 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 140,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm/trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking /handbrake lagging in operation

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm/trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

engine oil low

Fail 28 Feb 2019 140,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm/trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking /handbrake lagging in operation

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm/trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 2 Mar 2018 130,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge ,worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

under body corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2018 130,635 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge ,worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,814 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear brake line poorly repaired

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

rear suspension corroded

water pump weeping

wipers smear screen

Fail 17 Feb 2017 121,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear brake line poorly repaired

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

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

rear suspension corroded

water pump weeping

wipers smear screen

Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,692 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror unit damaged

wipers smear screen

Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,692 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers smear screen

Fail 17 Mar 2014 97,652 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers smear screen

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,468 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,425 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 81,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,336 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,927 miles

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

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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WF56 VLP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WF56 VLP, 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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WF56 VLP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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