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GU56 OTA

2006 Toyota Auris

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,969 mi
Last recorded189,969 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Auris72,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 OTA
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2018 189,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbourne (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function top mount (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

corroded ( sub frame , brake pipes, rear axle )

Pass 6 Jan 2017 165,874 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 165,868 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 148,836 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r lamp lens cracked/taped

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 7 Jan 2016 148,836 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r lamp lens cracked/taped

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 130,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 111,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 99,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 99,783 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn / inside face ;

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,958 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,472 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,912 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Auris?

Based on 2,200,162 MOT tests across 179,856 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,114
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
179,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,783
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,597
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,275
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,890
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GU56 OTA is a 2006 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 72,042 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 Auris fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 13,783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU56 OTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Auris typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Auris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU56 OTA is a 2006 Toyota Auris, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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