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GR55 SYC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,112 mi
Last recorded172,112 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 SYC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 172,112 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 172,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 172,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 159,686 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 159,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 154,449 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 154,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 146,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 136,222 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre low tread

Pass 24 Apr 2015 127,238 miles

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

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

OSF wiper slightly split

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 97,159 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,204 miles

o/s/r brake slight sticking

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,610 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,610 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,795 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 38,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 SYC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

GR55 SYC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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