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GU56 AUY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,711 mi
Last recorded127,711 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 AUY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 127,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel close to acceptable limit

Pass 13 Jun 2025 126,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 124,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 122,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 120,503 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 120,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 117,642 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 117,642 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 114,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit with damage to outer sidewall recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Track adjusting arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside, obscured by inner wheel arche trim (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 114,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit with damage to outer sidewall recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Track adjusting arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside, obscured by inner wheel arche trim (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 109,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,018 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,545 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 52,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,240 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GU56 AUY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU56 AUY, 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 GU56 AUY registered?

GU56 AUY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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