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BG56 GSZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,419 mi
Last recorded36,419 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 36,419 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 31,233 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 27,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 24,759 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 22,078 miles

Front Bothy rusted

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 22,078 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Bothy rusted

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 20,352 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 18,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 16,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 14,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 12,821 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 10,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 9,038 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 9,038 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 7,026 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 5,638 miles

Front and rear tyres perished

Slight split on offside front wiper blade

Pass 21 Oct 2011 4,077 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 2,656 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 2,099 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 GSZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG56 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

BG56 GSZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for BG56 GSZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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