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WU56 YDZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,337 mi
Last recorded129,337 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 129,337 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 129,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 123,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 117,162 miles

Front Lower both suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front road wheel slightly distorted

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 116,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 110,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,912 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 97,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 89,717 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 89,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,172 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 80,172 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,148 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 69,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,282 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,135 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,687 miles

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 YDZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WU56 YDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU56 YDZ registered?

WU56 YDZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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