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GU56 POV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

134,943 mi
Last recorded134,943 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 POV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 134,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 134,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 118,240 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 98,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mounting brackets broken (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,024 miles

all brake discs corroded

both registration plates delaminated

front headlamps cloudy

Fail 14 Oct 2016 95,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs corroded

both registration plates delaminated

front headlamps cloudy

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 87,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear parts of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear parts of front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp inop

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 78,891 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,767 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 69,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,969 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 60,940 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 52,526 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,526 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,173 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 42,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,875 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 POV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 POV, 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 POV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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