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GV56 AKG

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,134 mi
Last recorded99,134 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,134 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 99,134 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,718 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 96,718 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,878 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to detach.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 91,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both side front tyres damaged on edges

emission too clean for reading

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,727 miles

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

Suspension components have corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2019 86,727 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension components have corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,758 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,959 miles

general underbody and component corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2017 73,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,916 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,922 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,174 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,926 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 45,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 45,494 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 39,280 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,761 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,516 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 AKG is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AKG, 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 AKG registered?

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

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