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2001 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Avensis88,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration161 AN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 103,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 103,010 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,473 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,887 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 89,887 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,838 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 84,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,595 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 78,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,200 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 72,198 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,919 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 66,919 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,429 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,407 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 48,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,148 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,032 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,994 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,656 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,927 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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161 AN is a 2001 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,805 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 161 AN, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 161 AN registered?

161 AN is a 2001 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is 161 AN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 161 AN shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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