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GV56 ARZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,570 mi
Last recorded146,570 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 ARZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 146,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Genera corrosion noted

Head lamps misting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 146,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Genera corrosion noted

Head lamps misting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 134,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front head lamps misting

Vehicle presented without rear centre seat

Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hand brake high

Head lamps frosting

Oil leak noted

Over head stop lamp inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2018 127,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hand brake high

Head lamps frosting

Oil leak noted

Over head stop lamp inoperative

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,789 miles

Clutch heavy

Fail 3 Oct 2017 118,452 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Clutch heavy

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,821 miles

Both front headlamps misting.

Child seats fitted to the rear seats.

Offside rear most seat not presented in the upright position.

Steering lock not present but vehicle is immobilised.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,381 miles

Child seats fitted to both nearside & offside rear seats.

Rear centre seat missing.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,376 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,902 miles

Child seats fitted to the nearside & offside rear.

Centre seat missing.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre seat missing.

Child seats fitted to the nearside & offside rear.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,342 miles

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

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

near side front tyre cut in outer wall not exposing cords and worn bald on outer band

Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,347 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 39,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,290 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 ARZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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