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GL55 UTW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,065 mi
Last recorded151,065 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 151,065 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 148,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 142,502 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 142,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 137,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 133,031 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 124,175 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,996 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 84,923 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 84,923 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 83,327 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 82,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,028 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,780 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 78,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,110 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 77,110 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,243 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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GL55 UTW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

GL55 UTW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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