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GU56 OVG

2006 Toyota Auris

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,010 mi
Last recorded178,010 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Auris72,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 OVG
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 178,010 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp secure using cable tie

Subframe, rear axle, suspension, sil's corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 171,586 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front headlamps x 2 lens worn

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 167,138 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2023 167,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2022 156,627 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 142,301 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 141,083 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose.

suspension components corroded, sills corroded inner.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 133,845 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 133,778 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 127,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,918 miles

Rear exhaust box mounting clamp corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,048 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,115 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 88,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,633 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 41,345 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 OVG is a 2006 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG is a 2006 Toyota Auris, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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