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SH56 GXL

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,765 mi
Last recorded135,765 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 GXL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 135,765 miles

Coil spring corroded All Badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 131,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ageing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 131,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ageing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,226 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 119,212 miles

Handbrake efficiency 19%

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

Exhaust tail box mounting broken,but supported

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn off on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 108,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak,brake hose or brake pipe (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake hose /brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn off on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,740 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,186 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 90,186 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,992 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 79,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

could not check nearside rear adult seatbelt properly due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,921 miles

could not check nearside rear adult seatbelt properly due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,694 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake dicss pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,146 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,540 miles

slight crack on front number plate.

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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SH56 GXL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 SH56 GXL, 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 SH56 GXL registered?

SH56 GXL is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is SH56 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 GXL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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