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GR06 SHX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,511 mi
Last recorded166,511 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 SHX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 166,511 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 159,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing down slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 151,715 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 151,715 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 136,596 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 119,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 103,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 90,041 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides worn below manufacturers minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,191 miles

Offside Rear cut in tyre tread (no cords exposed)

Rear signs of minor wear to brake pads

both front tyres becoming worn and have signs of under inflation

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,252 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,618 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 58,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads appear worn but not fully visable

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge stepped tread

Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,379 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front pads wearing thin

n/s/r brake very slightly binding

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,203 miles

battery weak / hesitates to start

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge (2mm)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

o/s/f tyre worn to the legal limit on inner edge (1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge (3mm)

Pass 14 May 2014 34,696 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 May 2013 25,849 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,702 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,172 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 16,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,252 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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GR06 SHX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GR06 SHX, 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 GR06 SHX registered?

GR06 SHX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is GR06 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR06 SHX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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