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RE56 GMU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,246 mi
Last recorded151,246 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 GMU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 151,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 138,334 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

parking brake travel high and close to no reserve

Fail 19 Dec 2020 138,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake travel high and close to no reserve

Offside Rear tyre has large screw inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Dec 2019 130,319 miles

CORROSION NOTED ON STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKES & CHASSIS

General suspension components bushes, balljoints etc deterioration noted

Offside Rear Rigid brake pipe & ferrules corroded quite heavily

Fail 19 Dec 2019 130,317 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION NOTED ON STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKES & CHASSIS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,416 miles

underbody corroded

all suspension components corroded

inner rear sills corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,797 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 103,797 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front. (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,915 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays

Fail 14 Dec 2015 85,910 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays

Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight age cracks in tread of O.S.R tyre.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 68,876 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,989 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,448 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,642 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut on shoulder not deep enough to expose cords

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread possibly start of casing failure

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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RE56 GMU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RE56 GMU, 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 RE56 GMU registered?

RE56 GMU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is RE56 GMU safe to buy?

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