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RV06 GGU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,498 mi
Last recorded132,498 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 GGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 132,498 miles

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

exhaust hangers very corroded

slight wheel bearing whine

Pass 10 May 2016 120,816 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 120,816 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 104,220 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 88,443 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 76,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 11 May 2012 66,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both no.plates poor

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 May 2011 52,880 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints & hangers

o/s headlight aim on lower limits

sat nav & phone holders removed for test

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 52,880 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints & hangers

o/s headlight aim on lower limits

sat nav & phone holders removed for test

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 4 May 2010 38,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front pads appear low

outer sills covered

Fail 4 May 2010 38,135 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front pads appear low

outer sills covered

Pass 9 May 2009 27,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres age cracking slightly

Fail 8 May 2009 27,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres age cracking slightly

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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RV06 GGU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV06 GGU, 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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RV06 GGU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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