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GU06 XTZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,401 mi
Last recorded126,401 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 XTZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 126,401 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 121,766 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 121,766 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 119,590 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 119,225 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 117,942 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 117,486 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,360 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 113,360 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing the cross bar. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar missing both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,731 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

hand brake lever have little reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,097 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 97,097 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 90,746 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 80,167 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall, also cracking on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre is worn on shoulders

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer shoulder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 64,069 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 63,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,776 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,051 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 37,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 30,427 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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GU06 XTZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GU06 XTZ, 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 GU06 XTZ registered?

GU06 XTZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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