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GV56 LYU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,407 mi
Last recorded201,407 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 LYU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 201,407 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 201,394 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre mountings corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 195,445 miles

advise osf and osr tyres worn on edges to 3/4 breadth of tread limit advise peplacement

Pass 21 Oct 2019 191,320 miles

rust on brake pipes

Fail 21 Oct 2019 191,314 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rust on brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2018 181,166 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated bracket bent (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 181,091 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated bracket bent (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 170,236 miles

Rear Rear brake pipes not full visible due to under body covers/trims

Fail 16 Oct 2017 170,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear brake pipes not full visible due to under body covers/trims

Pass 13 Oct 2016 156,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 140,412 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 140,366 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 126,263 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 110,878 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,492 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,890 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,692 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 LYU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

GV56 LYU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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