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GK56 VFZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,230 mi
Last recorded128,230 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 VFZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 128,230 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 127,972 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 124,397 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2025 124,393 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 119,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 119,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,938 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,397 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 105,397 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,302 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 98,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,086 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 92,086 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,521 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,065 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 57,035 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,367 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,184 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 37,145 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,258 miles

nearside wiper split but clearing o.k.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,390 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 24,365 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre extreme inner and outer edges low

Fail 25 Oct 2009 18,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GK56 VFZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GK56 VFZ, 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 GK56 VFZ registered?

GK56 VFZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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