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SD56 GKN

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,336 mi
Last recorded181,336 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 GKN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 181,336 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2017 170,932 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

handbrake travel getting high

number plates deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2017 170,932 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads starting to get low

handbrake travel getting high

number plates deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 162,696 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust hanger broken

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 150,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 150,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 140,588 miles

E.M.L on display

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake travel starting to get high

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 140,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

E.M.L on display

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake travel starting to get high

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 128,785 miles

handbrake travel high

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Apr 2013 128,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

handbrake travel high

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Apr 2012 119,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 119,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 105,391 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,005 miles

Oil leak

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2010 91,005 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,073 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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SD56 GKN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD56 GKN, 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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SD56 GKN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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