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GV56 OJW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,078 mi
Last recorded168,078 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OJW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 168,078 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 168,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 160,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 160,921 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 159,514 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 156,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 141,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension components signs of general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2015 128,672 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 118,920 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 118,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,044 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,756 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 51,756 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,858 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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 OJW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

GV56 OJW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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