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GY56 ZZA

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

199,520 mi
Last recorded199,520 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 ZZA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 199,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 189,880 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 189,880 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 179,610 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 179,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 165,648 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 165,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 157,662 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 157,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 137,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 137,433 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,687 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 96,130 miles

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

front tyres starting to get worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,130 miles

front tyres starting to get worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,443 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Rear brake discs worn

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,884 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,409 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 48,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs very rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,579 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes pads and discs worn

nearside front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes pads and discs worn

nearside front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,050 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 ZZA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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