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GU56 RZT

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,666 mi
Last recorded152,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 RZT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 152,666 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front balljoints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 152,666 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front balljoints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 147,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2024 147,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 145,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 145,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Wavey (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Travel Slightly High

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 143,324 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 138,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 138,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 130,864 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,364 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 117,255 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 117,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake pads slightly worn low

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Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 111,687 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,762 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2011 72,481 miles

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

offside wiper blade split and smearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2011 72,481 miles

offside wiper blade split and smearing screen

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,491 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,727 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 RZT is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey 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 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

GU56 RZT is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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