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AF56 GSU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 GSU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,578 miles

suspension components and prescribed areas generally corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,596 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 71,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,997 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 67,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,862 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,070 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,510 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,151 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,185 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 32,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,348 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,831 miles

Front No plate damaged

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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AF56 GSU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AF56 GSU, 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 AF56 GSU registered?

AF56 GSU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is AF56 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 GSU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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