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GW55 HHD

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,628 mi
Last recorded154,628 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 HHD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 154,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 145,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing lights not working

Fail 24 Nov 2022 145,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing lights not working

Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 137,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamp output slightly dull (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 132,901 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 132,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 124,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

oil level very low

Fail 10 Dec 2019 123,992 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

oil level very low

Pass 11 Dec 2018 113,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no reverse light illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2017 109,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner wall

Fail 5 Dec 2017 109,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner wall

Pass 2 Dec 2016 104,260 miles

offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,657 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,881 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,951 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,872 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,525 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,781 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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GW55 HHD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GW55 HHD, 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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GW55 HHD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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