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GU56 AVD

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,434 mi
Last recorded136,434 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 AVD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 136,434 miles

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

Rear general age corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2024 122,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear general corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2023 113,266 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear general corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,096 miles

Rear general corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2022 103,096 miles

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

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

Rear general corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,420 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 92,420 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,071 miles

Boot lights taped on

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2020 84,070 miles

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

Rear corrosion

Boot lights taped on

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,708 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Sep 2019 71,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,708 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 55,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,582 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,943 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 23,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,398 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 15,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 15,439 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,411 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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GU56 AVD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AVD, 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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GU56 AVD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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