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FL56 GXW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,572 mi
Last recorded156,572 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 GXW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 156,572 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 148,767 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 148,767 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 142,457 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 142,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 50 17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS - CHASSIS / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKES / EXHAUST CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 141,490 miles

O/S REVERSE LIGHT INOP

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 50 17 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 141,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O/S REVERSE LIGHT INOP

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 50 17 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 139,668 miles

advise brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

underside car slight corrosion advise wax oil

Pass 28 Jun 2019 138,218 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

rear bottom arms slight corrosion

rear sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,111 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 136,105 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,963 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr floor pan / inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear osr brake pipes starting to corrode

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 113,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 113,760 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,402 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,903 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,441 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 65,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,614 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,195 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,815 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/2/3mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/4mm

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,622 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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FL56 GXW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL56 GXW, 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 FL56 GXW registered?

FL56 GXW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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