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GP56 HTL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,440 mi
Last recorded180,440 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 HTL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 180,440 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 180,440 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 163,737 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 163,737 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Dec 2023 163,388 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 154,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 146,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 146,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 138,282 miles

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

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

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

underbody sign of corrosion , rear axle bushes , sills , axle ,

Pass 16 Dec 2019 134,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 130,214 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly at rear

brake pedal feels a bit spongey

Pass 7 Dec 2017 126,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes, unable to check properly due to inner arch liner?

Fail 2 Dec 2017 126,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes, unable to check properly due to inner arch liner?

Pass 10 Dec 2016 122,173 miles

intermittent fault on fog lamps[ switch?]

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [205/55/16v]

Pass 12 Dec 2015 109,506 miles

intermittent fault on fog lamp switch?

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,817 miles

Corrosion forming on offside front lower arm.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,429 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 56,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,720 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,159 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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GP56 HTL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP56 HTL, 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 GP56 HTL registered?

GP56 HTL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is GP56 HTL safe to buy?

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