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GU56 DUY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,354 mi
Last recorded137,354 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 DUY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 137,354 miles

Rear reverse lamp inop

Fail 14 Sep 2021 137,354 miles

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

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

Rear reverse lamp inop

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,049 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 129,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,609 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

reverse lamp not working

Fail 24 Jul 2019 118,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

reverse lamp not working

Pass 24 Jul 2018 112,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear slight corrosion to vehicle underbody

Fail 19 Jul 2018 112,646 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear slight corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 15 Sep 2017 109,836 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 109,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 104,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,745 miles

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 96,745 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,240 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 86,240 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,253 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,595 miles

n/s/f tyre low 2.5mm

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,787 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,277 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 47,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,453 miles

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

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 DUY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DUY, 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 DUY registered?

GU56 DUY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GU56 DUY safe to buy?

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