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FE56 GZD

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

249,502 mi
Last recorded249,502 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 GZD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 249,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 240,610 miles

VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODED

Pass 22 Aug 2024 233,098 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 233,096 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 225,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer o/s/f outer track rod end dust seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear o/s/r bumper insecure

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 217,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 206,839 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion under body

Pass 25 Aug 2020 192,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 183,735 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriated

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage dust cover deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2018 170,514 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 145,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen scratches by wiper

Pass 11 Nov 2015 132,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 132,210 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 132,210 miles

Front All position lamps not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 129,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 129,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 124,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 115,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 115,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 100,412 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,494 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 86,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 66,406 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,205 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,360 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GZD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GZD, 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 FE56 GZD registered?

FE56 GZD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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