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A4 TVX

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,133 mi
Last recorded142,133 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TVX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 142,133 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 142,133 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 138,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 136,046 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 136,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 136,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake lower effort

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,344 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,812 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 127,070 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 116,168 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,441 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 100,441 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,787 miles

engine management,vsc an trc lights on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,181 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2010 84,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,259 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 73,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,942 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 65,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,677 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 31,892 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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A4 TVX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 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 Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 TVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 TVX registered?

A4 TVX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is A4 TVX safe to buy?

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