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WU56 LJL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

202,903 mi
Last recorded202,903 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 LJL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 202,903 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 196,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 196,359 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 183,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 167,960 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 167,722 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2015 155,031 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 155,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 139,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 139,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 125,329 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,648 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 110,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,061 miles

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

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

some wear to front brake discs

unable to fully inspect under bonnet as plastic shields fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,864 miles

unable to fully inspect under bonnet as plastic shields fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

unable to fully inspect under bonnet as plastic shields fitted

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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WU56 LJL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WU56 LJL, 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 WU56 LJL registered?

WU56 LJL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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