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GV55 ZBL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,292 mi
Last recorded128,292 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 ZBL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2020 128,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 122,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Mar 2019 122,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2018 114,296 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 114,296 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,318 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,085 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 101,085 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,594 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 95,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,420 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 79,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,025 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 69,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,424 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,613 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,729 miles

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

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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GV55 ZBL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GV55 ZBL, 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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GV55 ZBL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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