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A4 GLJ

2005 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GLJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 129,042 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 129,042 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 122,716 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 122,710 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 117,663 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 112,904 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE AGE RELATED CRACKING

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2021 107,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 103,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,783 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 98,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,275 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 74,275 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also out of shape (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSF brake slight bind

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 67,200 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,919 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 42,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,799 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,465 miles

n/s/f door mirror broken

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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A4 GLJ is a 2005 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A4 GLJ, 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 A4 GLJ registered?

A4 GLJ is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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