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GU56 DME

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,249 mi
Last recorded163,249 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 DME
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 163,249 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear,body bushes (2.4.G.2)

front position lamps low light output

nearside front fog lamp damaged

nearside front tyre worn to appx 2.0mm and worn edges

nearside rear tyre cracked tread

offside front tyre worn to appx 2.0mm,worn edges and inner sidewall split

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2017 163,249 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear,body bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front position lamps low light output

nearside front fog lamp damaged

nearside front tyre worn to appx 2.0mm and worn edges

nearside rear tyre cracked tread

offside front tyre worn to appx 2.0mm,worn edges and inner sidewall split

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2016 140,144 miles

Both Front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 140,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Both Front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,511 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre starting to crack

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,030 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 32,030 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,407 miles

All tyres worn on edges (nearside front inner edge worst)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,534 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 DME is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DME, 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 DME is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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