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SW56 GPZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 GPZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 130,909 miles

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,762 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 124,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 118,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 112,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 112,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,164 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 105,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,509 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 95,509 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,246 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,097 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop links corroded & weakened

both front suspension coil springs heavily corroded and weakened

Fail 20 Dec 2013 75,096 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti-roll bar drop links corroded & weakened

both front brake discs u/s

both front suspension coil springs heavily corroded and weakened

both rear brake discs u/s

Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,603 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 51,317 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s wiper

Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,359 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,462 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 GPZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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