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GV56 ARU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 80,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front tyres have low tread on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,449 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,070 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low and slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 59,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 30,650 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,583 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 ARU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARU, 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 ARU registered?

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

Is GV56 ARU safe to buy?

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