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YG56 UBU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,213 mi
Last recorded166,213 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 UBU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 166,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 166,185 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TREADS AND CUT TO CORD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS AND CUT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 153,809 miles

Central Rear STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SLIGHT LEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear ONE OF THE SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

Fail 31 May 2019 153,808 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SLIGHT LEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Rear ONE OF THE SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 141,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 130,269 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 130,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,399 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 116,880 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 111,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,836 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 24 Jun 2013 103,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 91,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,442 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,011 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 UBU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG56 UBU, 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 YG56 UBU registered?

YG56 UBU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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