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GU56 DVL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,880 mi
Last recorded37,880 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 DVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 37,880 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides On Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 36,919 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 35,815 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 34,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 33,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 31,856 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,238 miles

decelerometer brake tester used on mot

Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,504 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 26,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,880 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,373 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre tread low on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,898 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,406 miles

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

indicator repeator lens's broken slightly on n/s door mirror functions o/k

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,793 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 DVL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

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

Is GU56 DVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 DVL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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