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WU56 YDW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

176,421 mi
Last recorded176,421 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 YDW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 176,421 miles

advise engine noisy

advise handbrake travel slightly long

advise n/s and o/s brake pipes corroded at ends

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread low and cut in sidewall

advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges and tread low

Fail 25 Jan 2018 176,421 miles

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

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

advise engine noisy

advise handbrake travel slightly long

advise n/s and o/s brake pipes corroded at ends

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread low and cut in sidewall

advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges and tread low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 169,213 miles

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

handbrake travel

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded on the rear ends

nearside front tyre is bald on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre tread is on approx. 2.5mm

Pass 22 Jan 2016 163,998 miles

offside front tyre is on legal limit 1.6mm recommend replacing asap

Pass 16 Jan 2015 159,313 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside & outside.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 159,313 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver door mirror damaged.

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside & outside.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 148,398 miles

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing

rear centre stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Jul 2013 147,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front Wheel Arch trim missing

non-obligatory (center) Stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Jul 2011 98,471 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 98,741 miles

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

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

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

nearside front worn on inside edge, almost through to ply

Fail 27 Jun 2011 97,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,647 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

coolant level low

handbrake travel long

nearside headlamp on lower limit

noise present from rear brakes when wheels turned

offside front fog lamp missing

service warning light on dash

Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

coolant level low

handbrake travel long

nearside headlamp on lower limit

noise present from rear brakes when wheels turned

offside front fog lamp missing

service warning light on dash

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 YDW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

WU56 YDW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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