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WU56 YFY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,292 mi
Last recorded166,292 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 166,292 miles

underseal corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 160,753 miles

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))

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

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2018 149,752 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 149,752 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 137,541 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded by wheel arch inner liner (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diesel smoke readings too low to record result

Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 116,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,847 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,989 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 86,969 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,889 miles

foot brake reserve travel low

plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,162 miles

footbrake reserve travel low

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

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 YFY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU56 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

WU56 YFY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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