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GU56 DVC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,038 mi
Last recorded150,038 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 150,038 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake travel needs adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 150,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 140,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 28 Oct 2021 140,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2019 126,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 121,439 miles

Body has slight corrosion under neath (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 113,429 miles

advise centre stoplamp not working.

Fail 14 Apr 2017 113,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

advise centre stoplamp not working.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,693 miles

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

Fail 2 Apr 2016 103,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 87,675 miles

NSF wiper smearing/juddering across screen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 78,322 miles

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

Reverse light inop.

Pass 24 May 2012 68,885 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)

Fail 31 May 2011 63,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 63,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,524 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 DVC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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