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GU56 DVA

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,785 mi
Last recorded156,785 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 DVA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 156,785 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 148,023 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 138,630 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 138,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear at tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 118,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,232 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 87,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,153 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,652 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,160 miles

noise from gear box area

Pass 25 May 2010 41,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,859 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 30,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 DVA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

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

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