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YG56 ACU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,828 mi
Last recorded126,828 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 ACU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 126,828 miles

general corrosion setting in to underside of vehicle/components.

Fail 15 Sep 2026 126,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion setting in to underside of vehicle/components.

Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,844 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 124,842 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 122,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 118,710 miles

general corrosion setting in to underside/components

Pass 6 Sep 2022 115,472 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 115,472 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,164 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,919 miles

front and middle heat shields missing.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,700 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn un-evenly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn un-evenly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,896 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,586 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,619 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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YG56 ACU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG56 ACU, 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 YG56 ACU registered?

YG56 ACU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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