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GY56 VGF

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,115 mi
Last recorded149,115 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 149,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers

Fail 30 Jan 2025 149,076 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers

Pass 10 Jan 2024 143,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 143,396 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped in half (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 137,373 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 137,373 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 132,300 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 132,277 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 128,438 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 128,416 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator All fronts (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 124,886 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 119,647 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 119,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 115,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 115,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replace (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 111,704 miles

front suspension components corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,449 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,633 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,633 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 66,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,659 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 32,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,638 miles

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 VGF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VGF, 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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GY56 VGF is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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