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A3 JAR

2005 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,883 mi
Last recorded64,883 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JAR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,883 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

General corrosion on underneath the vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2025 63,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 62,738 miles

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

general underbody surface rust

headlamps starting to fade

Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,096 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light out

Fail 10 Jan 2023 61,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light out

Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 59,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,663 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,708 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,295 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 56,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,087 miles

Front number plate cracked

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 54,087 miles

Front number plate cracked

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,342 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 52,342 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 13 Jan 2016 50,097 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,415 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 46,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,150 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 43,768 miles

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,391 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,730 miles

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

high level brake light n/w

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,758 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 30,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on outside tread

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,605 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,422 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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A3 JAR is a 2005 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 89,304 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 A3 JAR, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 JAR registered?

A3 JAR is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is A3 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 JAR shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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