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GY56 VGE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,399 mi
Last recorded177,399 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VGE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 177,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre but not leaking and tyre slightly cracking in the treadblock. ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 173,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 170,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate is damaged but still able to be read correctly. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between the tread but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between the tread but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between the tread but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 170,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle The tyre is fouling the wheel arch liner on full lock causing damage to wheel arch liner. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate is damaged but still able to be read correctly. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between the tread but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between the tread but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between the tread but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 164,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 164,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 136,467 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion both front inner brake disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyres have cracking in tread offside and nearside rear

Fail 22 Mar 2021 136,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion both front inner brake disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyres have cracking in tread offside and nearside rear

Pass 23 Mar 2020 113,320 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,897 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,115 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,814 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,441 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tresd

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,111 miles

front number plate fading

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

offside rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,208 miles

front number plate fading

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

offside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2010 36,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate fading

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

offside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,264 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VGE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

GY56 VGE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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