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97 ABY

2010 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,849 mi
Last recorded159,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Avensis85,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 ABY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 159,849 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 145,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 132,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly deteriorated

exhaust Emits slight smoke on acceleration, not likely to obscure vision of other road users

Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,111 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,296 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

low reading on park brake

undertrays fitted - engine undertrays loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,787 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,050 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,362 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,421 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,484 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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97 ABY is a 2010 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 85,382 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 97 ABY, 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 16 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 97 ABY registered?

97 ABY is a 2010 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is 97 ABY safe to buy?

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