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GL55 WDV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,828 mi
Last recorded134,828 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 WDV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 134,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 134,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,981 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,200 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,018 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,914 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 107,914 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,008 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,853 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,853 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,071 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,515 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 77,515 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,734 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 64,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery clamp missing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,437 miles

battery clamp missing

Fail 20 Jan 2012 59,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,539 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,402 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 26,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,072 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 WDV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL55 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

GL55 WDV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is GL55 WDV safe to buy?

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