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GY56 VWN

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,953 mi
Last recorded138,953 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 138,953 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 131,131 miles

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

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

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 8 Sep 2025 131,131 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2024 122,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,991 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 114,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,732 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both rear brake pipes corroded behind wheel arch liner) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 102,732 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (starting to split) (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both rear brake pipes corroded behind wheel arch liner) (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,780 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,280 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 80,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,820 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,820 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level stop light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,767 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,582 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 30,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 24,719 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 19,276 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,162 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 VWN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black 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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

GY56 VWN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is GY56 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 VWN 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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