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GU56 FMX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

188,527 mi
Last recorded188,527 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 FMX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 188,527 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both sidlamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 182,042 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 172,606 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 172,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 163,059 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 3 Jul 2021 153,694 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 153,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

boot handle taped on

Pass 29 Jun 2020 147,971 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 147,971 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 139,180 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 128,474 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 6 Jul 2017 117,732 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 6 Jul 2017 117,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to offside rear

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,362 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 100,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jul 2014 96,031 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 90,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,055 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 86,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,883 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 74,883 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,300 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,300 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 47,177 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 47,177 miles

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

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

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 FMX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FMX, 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 FMX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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