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A18 RLA

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

66,852 mi
Last recorded66,852 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RLA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,852 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 66,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 62,796 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 62,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2024 60,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 58,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 56,548 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 53,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 53,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 50,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2020 50,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 47,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 44,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 May 2017 41,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 40,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2015 38,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 38,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 36,416 miles

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

all four tyres perished

offside windscreen wahser jet slightly blocked

Fail 20 May 2013 33,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 33,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 29,013 miles

knocking from steering column needs further investigation

Pass 13 May 2011 23,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,438 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 20,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,253 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing on outer walls

Fail 29 Apr 2009 17,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing on outer walls

Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,858 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 13,839 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 12,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,884 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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A18 RLA is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 80,970 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 A18 RLA, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 RLA is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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