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A12 AKJ

2002 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,633 mi
Last recorded43,633 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AKJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 43,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 42,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 41,775 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,619 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,960 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 37,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,745 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,973 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,666 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,926 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,837 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,863 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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A12 AKJ is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 82,415 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 A12 AKJ, 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 24 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 A12 AKJ registered?

A12 AKJ is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is A12 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AKJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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