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GV56 AEW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,220 mi
Last recorded121,220 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 AEW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 121,220 miles

Front Advise both front headlamps. Faded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 121,220 miles

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

Front Advise both front headlamps. Faded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 115,262 miles

front headlights are slightly faded

underbody undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,342 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 108,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 104,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,517 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,298 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 94,298 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, offside tyre - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,125 miles

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2019 89,125 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,117 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorateed

Fail 4 Sep 2018 77,117 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorateed

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,804 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear axle bushes worn both sides

Fail 14 Sep 2016 61,804 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear axle bushes worn both sides

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,298 miles

top stop light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,406 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,229 miles

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)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,527 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 35,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,228 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,806 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 AEW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AEW, 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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What year was GV56 AEW registered?

GV56 AEW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is GV56 AEW safe to buy?

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