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AA03 SPA

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,933 mi
Last recorded95,933 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 SPA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 95,931 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 93,934 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 93,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,989 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 91,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 89,871 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

front and rear suspension corroded.

parking brake lever slightly high

vehicle heavily body sealed

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,524 miles

Front and rear suspension corrded

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 7 Jul 2021 87,524 miles

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

Front and rear suspension corrded

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension slightly corroded.

parking brake travel

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

under vehicle heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

floors and sills inner corroded.

front and rear suspension corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre lightly deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 76,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre lightly deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread and worn on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking and worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread and worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking.

Oil leak Engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,890 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 1 Jul 2013 54,246 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,339 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,188 miles

near side wiper blade in poor condition clears screen @ present

unable to inspect tow bar mounting bolts

Fail 7 Jul 2011 44,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side wiper blade in poor condition clears screen @ present

unable to inspect tow bar mounting bolts

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,420 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 39,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,704 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 28,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,186 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 24,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,183 miles

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,907 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 13,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AA03 SPA is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AA03 SPA, 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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AA03 SPA is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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