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GY56 HYO

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,351 mi
Last recorded90,351 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HYO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 90,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 90,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,396 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 81,395 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 74,211 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 74,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge /slightly loosing shape inner edge slight perishing on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surfaces rusty and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,073 miles

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

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

Slight smell of fuel from under vehicle, no obvious signs of leakage, requires further investigation

Surface corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 1 Jul 2021 56,073 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

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

Slight smell of fuel from under vehicle, no obvious signs of leakage, requires further investigation

Surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,632 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long

Fail 1 Aug 2019 53,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,743 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,732 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 45,732 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,414 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,006 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 34,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,482 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,495 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 21,495 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,451 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Rear number plate slightly de-laminated

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 HYO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GY56 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

GY56 HYO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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