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GR06 SMU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,514 mi
Last recorded142,514 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 SMU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 142,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2024 136,543 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 129,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 129,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 124,028 miles

Nearside Rear tie bar rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tie bar rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2022 124,028 miles

Nearside Rear tie bar rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tie bar rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 116,245 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,674 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,978 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs heavily lipped

front brake pads very low (inner pads)

front wipers starting to split

nearside rear brake slight bind

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,498 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 83,851 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,236 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,236 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 47,143 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SMU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GR06 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR06 SMU registered?

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

Is GR06 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR06 SMU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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