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GU56 OLJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,284 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,939 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 61,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,086 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,252 miles

rear brake discs wearing\rear brake pads worn very low but appear to be above 1.5mm at time of test\front brake discs slightly worn\unable to measure front brake pads at time of test\exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,479 miles

rear brake pads and discs wearing brake pads appear to be above 1.5mm\both rear tyres bald on outer tread

Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,684 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 22,684 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,997 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 13,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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 OLJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU56 OLJ registered?

GU56 OLJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GU56 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 OLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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