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GY56 BYK

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,130 mi
Last recorded96,130 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 BYK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,130 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 88,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 88,855 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,843 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 76,159 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,874 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,894 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 59,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 55,176 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,314 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,961 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres treads wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,706 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 38,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,789 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,436 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,044 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW EDGES

Fail 14 Aug 2009 20,044 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW EDGES

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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GY56 BYK is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc 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 GY56 BYK, 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 GY56 BYK registered?

GY56 BYK is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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