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BV56 GWJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,672 mi
Last recorded78,672 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 GWJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 78,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray held with tape

Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear sub frame rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2023 69,646 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread breaking up

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread breaking up

Fail 8 Sep 2023 69,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread breaking up

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread breaking up

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,308 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 63,308 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,026 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,470 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 58,427 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,444 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,157 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,056 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,269 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 40,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,728 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,113 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 23,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,682 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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BV56 GWJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV56 GWJ, 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 BV56 GWJ registered?

BV56 GWJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is BV56 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 GWJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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