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YP56 MKA

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,643 mi
Last recorded134,643 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 MKA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,643 miles

underside light signs of surface rust

Pass 5 Sep 2024 133,099 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 133,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 130,117 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 130,117 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 127,874 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 124,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 124,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,616 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 117,792 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,746 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,093 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer edge slight cracks

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight damage on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,725 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 101,379 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 3mm (wearing on inner edge)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 94,552 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 3mm (wearing on inner edge)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,918 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,691 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,347 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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YP56 MKA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YP56 MKA, 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 YP56 MKA registered?

YP56 MKA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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