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SW56 GLZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,290 mi
Last recorded178,290 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 GLZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 178,290 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively see all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases see exhaust is noisy, not in excess. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened see all surrounding and or attached components also. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, see trailing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 175,455 miles

advise n/s park brake perfprmance/requires ajustment or repair

n/s trailing arm requires replacing

Pass 20 Dec 2022 172,591 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also see surrounding area and surrounding components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 168,985 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 166,752 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 163,132 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 163,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 130,535 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,232 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,239 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 68,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,211 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,830 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 35,687 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/4mm

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/1.6 & IS ALSO WORN TO 0mm ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 Dec 2010 35,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 2/1.6/3mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/4mm

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/1.6 & IS ALSO WORN TO 0mm ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Dec 2009 27,521 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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SW56 GLZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SW56 GLZ, 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 SW56 GLZ registered?

SW56 GLZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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