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GU56 RXA

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,790 mi
Last recorded145,790 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 RXA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 145,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 145,788 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 138,701 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 138,701 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 132,083 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 132,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 125,980 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 119,362 miles

hand brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 17 May 2019 106,199 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 100,500 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre outer treads wearing

Pass 12 May 2017 95,572 miles

Front number plate lamination is excessively deteriorated (6.3.1.d)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1.e)

Nearside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1.e)

Rear number plate lamination is excessively deteriorated (6.3.1.d)

The park brake lever mechanical mechanism (cables) are rough in operation (3.5.1.b)

Fail 12 May 2017 95,572 miles

Front number plate lamination is excessively deteriorated (6.3.1.d)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1.e)

Nearside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1.e)

Rear number plate lamination is excessively deteriorated (6.3.1.d)

The park brake lever mechanical mechanism (cables) are rough in operation (3.5.1.b)

Pass 20 May 2016 89,756 miles

Front number plate lamination is missing (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 83,693 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 83,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

(3.7B.6a)The offside rear park brake effort is low indicating that service/repairs are required

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 49%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(6.3.1d)The front number plate lamination is missing

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate lamination is deteriorating but not likely to permit the plate to be misread at the time of the inspection

(8.2.2)The offside front wiper blade is splitting along its length

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,228 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 17 Dec 2009 42,970 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

front pads low

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 RXA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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