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GY56 BYM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,760 mi
Last recorded135,760 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 BYM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 135,760 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 135,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2025 120,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 109,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 102,022 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 102,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 85,337 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 85,337 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,467 miles

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

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2021 71,467 miles

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

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

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

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,645 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to fully check boot area as loaded at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2018 53,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to fully check boot area as loaded at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2017 52,330 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Aug 2017 52,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,704 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 48,704 miles

Stop lamp not working high leval (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,257 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 42,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,585 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,184 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 32,184 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,974 miles

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,828 miles

engine undertray fitted

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 BYM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY56 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

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

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