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YF56 AUU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

238,005 mi
Last recorded238,005 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 AUU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 238,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 218,662 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 218,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 202,306 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 202,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 185,020 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 155,814 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 155,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 146,073 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,335 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 109,450 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,441 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,601 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 83,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,205 miles

near side rear tyre small cracks in walls

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,483 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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YF56 AUU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF56 AUU, 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 YF56 AUU registered?

YF56 AUU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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