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BG56 GSY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 GSY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 132,248 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 132,248 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 125,951 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 125,951 miles

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

Coil spring corroded nearside front and rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 115,758 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion of rear suspension coil n/s and o/s

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2024 115,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at rear to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion of rear suspension coil n/s and o/s

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2023 107,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

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))

rear high level brake lamp inop

Pass 31 Jan 2022 96,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 85,430 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 85,426 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,617 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 69,617 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,863 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 54,863 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,469 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r tyres tread starting to age crack

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads cracking with age

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 40,165 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,988 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking on outside edge

O/S/F tyre cracking on outside edge

O/S/R tyre cracking on outside edge

Fail 11 Oct 2010 28,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre cracking on outside edge

O/S/F tyre cracking on outside edge

O/S/R tyre cracking on outside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,508 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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BG56 GSY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG56 GSY, 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 BG56 GSY registered?

BG56 GSY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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