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MV56 GHA

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,528 mi
Last recorded174,528 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 GHA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 174,528 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 172,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 170,488 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 168,579 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 163,257 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 163,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Worn Inner Edge. Close to Exposing Cords. 205/55R16.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 152,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 143,855 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 137,218 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 137,216 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 133,382 miles

Coolant leak ()

Minor corrosion started on rear under body

Offside Rear Tyre has small cracks in inner tread pattern, Not deep enough too reach cord at time of test

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,219 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 118,777 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 118,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 110,351 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 103,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front 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 19 Oct 2012 96,501 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,420 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 80,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,953 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 60,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MV56 GHA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MV56 GHA, 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 MV56 GHA registered?

MV56 GHA is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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