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YL55 VBB

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,501 mi
Last recorded44,501 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 VBB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,501 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,534 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,606 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 41,606 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,894 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 39,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged due to run flat

Undertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bory damage to o/s/r arch

Fail 26 Jun 2014 36,062 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bory damage to o/s/r arch

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,917 miles

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,668 miles

Front bumper insecure on nearside

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 33,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure on nearside

Nearside front foglamp inop. bulb insecure

Oil leak

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,727 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,412 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,518 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,537 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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YL55 VBB is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YL55 VBB, 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 YL55 VBB registered?

YL55 VBB is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YL55 VBB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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