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FE56 GCU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,042 mi
Last recorded148,042 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 GCU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 148,042 miles

Front bumper and arch trims loose fixings missing broken has had temporary repair done

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 148,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front bumper and arch trims loose fixings missing broken has had temporary repair done

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 141,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2019 141,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2018 134,443 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 128,799 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,048 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,547 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 84,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,991 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,220 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,503 miles

Both front discs wearing thin

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,013 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 20,378 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,378 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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FE56 GCU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE56 GCU, 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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FE56 GCU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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