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GP06 VTA

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,048 mi
Last recorded158,048 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 VTA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 158,048 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 156,496 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 156,496 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 154,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,895 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 148,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 146,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 144,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear underside suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 140,024 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake pipe union into flexible hose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear underside suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 135,962 miles

all rear underside suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 135,961 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working within wing mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear into flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into flexible hose to caliper (corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

all rear underside suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 131,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,773 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 119,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,838 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,402 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,073 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 70,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,340 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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GP06 VTA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GP06 VTA, 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 GP06 VTA registered?

GP06 VTA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is GP06 VTA safe to buy?

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