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FV56 GTZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,776 mi
Last recorded155,776 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 GTZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 155,776 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 150,336 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 150,336 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 142,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 133,219 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 133,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 124,115 miles

Rear discs worn

Fail 28 Jul 2016 124,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode from flexi pipe

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light fitted but not connected

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,564 miles

lower front suspension arms becoming corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Sep 2011 64,499 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.4mm.

Nearside rear brake pads getting low and showing signs of possible overheating.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside door mirror glass slightly loose.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front inner wing liner loose.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.3mm.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.2mm.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,499 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.4mm.

Nearside rear brake pads getting low and showing signs of possible overheating.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside door mirror glass slightly loose.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front inner wing liner loose.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.3mm.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.2mm.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine oil level low.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,905 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 48,905 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers screen washer poor

front under tray damaged

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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FV56 GTZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV56 GTZ, 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 FV56 GTZ registered?

FV56 GTZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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