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GV56 AUX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,159 mi
Last recorded141,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 AUX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 141,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 141,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 130,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 116,640 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 116,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2017 112,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,375 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn smooth on tread edges. no cords exposed

nearside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak. level low

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered

Fail 5 Jan 2016 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn smooth on tread edges. no cords exposed

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak. level low

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not showing cords

Fail 3 Dec 2014 90,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not showing cords

offside rear tyre stepped

Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,332 miles

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

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

Front brake pads appear to be very thin

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper in poor condition

Rear high level light inoperative

Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,535 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,535 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,672 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 57,672 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres in poor condition no tread on inside and offside tyre has a cut close to cord

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,375 miles

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

nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 14 Dec 2010 45,375 miles

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

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

nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,929 miles

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

high level stop? light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,929 miles

high level stop? light not working

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 AUX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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