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GY56 TGZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

191,156 mi
Last recorded191,156 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 TGZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 191,156 miles

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 10 Feb 2026 191,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 7 Feb 2025 187,041 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

reversing lamp(s) not working

Fail 6 Feb 2025 187,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test obscuring inspection

reversing lamp(s) not working

Pass 14 Feb 2024 183,064 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 183,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexible hose corroded through (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose corroded, unable to gain clear view to assess condition of this pipe (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test obscuring inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2023 175,718 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 175,716 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 164,544 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test obscuring inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2021 159,141 miles

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 159,004 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 159,004 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 155,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 149,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 139,522 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,189 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,744 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,879 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,399 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,809 miles

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

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

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 TGZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY56 TGZ registered?

GY56 TGZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is GY56 TGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 TGZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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