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GU56 DNY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

253,094 mi
Last recorded253,094 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 DNY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 253,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 251,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 247,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 243,417 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 238,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 232,762 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal wearing smooth

Engine covers fitted

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

Front wiper smearing

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 195,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 195,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 158,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 120,263 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 120,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component insecure gas injector rail on engine (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 100,822 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 84,387 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,468 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,946 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 DNY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GU56 DNY, 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 DNY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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