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A5 SYT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SYT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 126,013 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 121,210 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 115,601 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,735 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 110,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 108,535 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,675 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 103,380 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 91,886 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mishaped

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,131 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 79,131 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,714 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,691 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,778 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,131 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,392 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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,742 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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A5 SYT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 A5 SYT, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 SYT registered?

A5 SYT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is A5 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SYT 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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