2006 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · ND56 YKJ
2006 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 145,698 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Nov 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ND56 YKJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2016
- 145,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND56 YKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Avensis (ND56 YKJ) between October 2009 and July 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
ND56 YKJ Mileage History
- 21/10/200938,461 mi
- 21/10/200938,461 mi
- 21/09/201048,300 mi+9,839 mi
- 21/09/201048,300 mi
- 29/12/201049,949 mi+1,649 mi
- 23/12/201170,971 mi+21,022 mi
- 13/12/201294,305 mi+23,334 mi
- 17/12/2013115,791 mi+21,486 mi
- 08/10/2014134,235 mi+18,444 mi
- 19/08/2015140,456 mi+6,221 mi
- 19/08/2015140,456 mi
- 19/08/2015140,456 mi
- 15/07/2016145,698 mi+5,242 mi
Average of roughly 15,930 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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