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2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,401 mi
Last recorded235,401 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 235,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 232,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 225,893 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 225,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2020 218,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 218,287 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 216,003 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 216,003 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 207,431 miles

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

Under body & sub frames becoming severely corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 207,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Under body & sub frames becoming severely corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 199,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

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

various under body corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2017 199,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 195,311 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 195,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 190,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 190,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 187,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 182,552 miles

Washer jet pressure seems low

Fail 16 Sep 2013 182,552 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Washer jet pressure seems low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 175,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has slight cut on side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2011 166,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 166,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 132,584 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 96,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XML is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XML, 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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YG56 XML is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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