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RJ56 GSZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,176 mi
Last recorded159,176 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 GSZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside park brake slight low effort

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise when park brake tested

Fail 26 Jan 2018 159,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Jan 2017 151,517 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 151,495 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 145,522 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 145,513 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 143,239 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 14 Feb 2014 128,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 128,909 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 119,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil level low -----osf tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Fail 13 Oct 2011 105,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,703 miles

Both rack boots damp.

Both rear tyres out of shape.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 72,193 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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RJ56 GSZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RJ56 GSZ, 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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RJ56 GSZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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