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AE02 AXJ

2002 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,611 mi
Last recorded194,611 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AXJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 194,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 205/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper has accident damage

Rear seatbelts not checked due to items in boot

clutch pedal rubber not present

oil leak from valve cover gasket

Fail 5 Mar 2019 194,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits oxygen sensor wiring cut (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 205/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper has accident damage

Rear seatbelts not checked due to items in boot

clutch pedal rubber not present

oil leak from valve cover gasket

Pass 27 Feb 2018 192,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 185,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber not present

Fail 23 Feb 2017 185,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel cap (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber not present

Pass 9 Dec 2015 176,529 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 176,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 170,256 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,772 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,367 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,955 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,223 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,780 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 52,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,626 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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AE02 AXJ is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 82,415 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 AE02 AXJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 AXJ is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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