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GV56 ANF

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,304 mi
Last recorded145,304 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 145,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all suspension units corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2024 145,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all suspension units corroded

general under body corrosion

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 5 Oct 2023 145,106 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 145,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 145,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 144,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Fail 24 Sep 2021 144,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 23 Sep 2020 144,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 144,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust emissions too clean to record

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2018 144,318 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to record

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Oct 2018 144,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre devoid of tread of both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust emissions too clean to record

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2017 143,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (215/50R17) and tyre devoid of tread on both edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (215/50R17) tyre devoid of tread on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on both edges and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (215/50R17) tyre devoid of tread on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,344 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to record

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm & devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,382 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres worn on edges

undetected peak on emissions too clean

Fail 18 Sep 2014 137,014 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 137,014 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,074 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 124,074 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside front wiper split

Fail 11 Sep 2012 111,519 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,519 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,818 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)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2010 69,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,296 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear 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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GV56 ANF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ANF, 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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GV56 ANF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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