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GY06 GZL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,031 mi
Last recorded149,031 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 GZL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 149,031 miles

General underside of vehicle and suspension components surface corrosion

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 142,963 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 137,295 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 131,542 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 131,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 127,074 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 127,074 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 124,016 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 120,120 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 112,290 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 100,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,021 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,431 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,950 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 59,515 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 59,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,644 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 55,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,729 miles

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

nearside stop light worked with a tap

Fail 25 Jun 2010 43,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside stop light worked with a tap

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,918 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 32,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GY06 GZL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY06 GZL, 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 GY06 GZL registered?

GY06 GZL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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