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GR55 CAU

2006 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,624 mi
Last recorded122,624 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 CAU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 122,624 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 122,595 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 122,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 118,455 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 118,058 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 113,419 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 112,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 108,099 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 107,812 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 103,213 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 102,823 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 102,315 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020
Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,927 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,914 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,882 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 56,400 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear foot brake efforts low

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,616 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,718 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,726 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 18,021 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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GR55 CAU is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 75,506 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 Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR55 CAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR55 CAU registered?

GR55 CAU is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is GR55 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 CAU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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