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GV56 AET

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,655 mi
Last recorded127,655 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 AET
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 127,655 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 89,856 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,856 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 88,765 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jan 2015 88,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,144 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,368 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,394 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges.

under tray cover fitted not allowing for ful inspection.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 65,394 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges.

under tray cover fitted not allowing for ful inspection.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,335 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges !!

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,027 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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GV56 AET is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV56 AET, 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 GV56 AET registered?

GV56 AET is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is GV56 AET safe to buy?

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