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GW55 LKU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,109 mi
Last recorded106,109 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 LKU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 106,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also ball joint securing nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also ball joint securing nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hook snapped from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,803 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine undertray slightly loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,604 miles

general corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,293 miles

General corrosion on front suspension

General corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,340 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,416 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 73,416 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,985 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,741 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,875 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 37,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,688 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 34,688 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,735 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,909 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,582 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 18,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,962 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 LKU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKU, 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 GW55 LKU registered?

GW55 LKU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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