2006 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · RF56 CHY
2006 Toyota Avensis (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 154,125 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF56 CHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 154,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF56 CHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Avensis (RF56 CHY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF56 CHY Mileage History
- 16/08/2024142,454 mi
- 20/08/2024142,454 mi
- 29/08/2025150,270 mi+7,816 mi
- 27/08/2026154,125 mi+3,855 mi
- 28/08/2026154,125 mi
Average of roughly 5,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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