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SW56 GVX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,865 mi
Last recorded149,865 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 GVX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 149,865 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 149,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 135,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 122,047 miles

Front Suspension Corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 108,459 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 108,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 95,853 miles

Front suspension component corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 95,853 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front suspension component corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 82,855 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 70,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,141 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,342 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 42,123 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 26,117 miles

Front wipers torn

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,640 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 14,152 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 GVX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

SW56 GVX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is SW56 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 GVX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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