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GR55 BYG

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,371 mi
Last recorded161,371 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 BYG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 161,371 miles

All disks corroded

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 161,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All disks corroded

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 160,486 miles

Front chip on windscreen

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 153,172 miles

Chip in screen

Fail 1 Nov 2023 153,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Chip in screen

Pass 31 Oct 2022 144,078 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 135,504 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,036 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 126,966 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 121,914 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,842 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 29 Oct 2018 112,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,871 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 104,871 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,356 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,201 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,507 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 44,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,998 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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GR55 BYG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GR55 BYG, 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 GR55 BYG registered?

GR55 BYG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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