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GL55 DTY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,843 mi
Last recorded178,843 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DTY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 178,843 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 178,530 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 157,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 146,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded center ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering system slightly rough steering motor (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 143,847 miles

Lower floor pan inner sills corroded.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear box flange to centre flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 141,295 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 141,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 138,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 138,791 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2019 133,782 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 125,087 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 125,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,554 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,799 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 108,315 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,066 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,715 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,145 miles

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

centre brake light inop

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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GL55 DTY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GL55 DTY, 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 GL55 DTY registered?

GL55 DTY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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