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DG56 GWL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,971 mi
Last recorded140,971 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 GWL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 140,971 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 140,971 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 133,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2017 116,105 miles

Large scratch to windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Smooth on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Waering more on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 116,105 miles

Large scratch to windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Smooth on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Waering more on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 90,490 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2014 80,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 54,084 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,640 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 39,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,745 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/sn/s rear tyre walls starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,285 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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DG56 GWL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG56 GWL, 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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DG56 GWL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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