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AE02 VAO

2002 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

216,190 mi
Last recorded216,190 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VAO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2011 216,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 216,190 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 194,446 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 194,446 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 190,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 171,066 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 156,276 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 132,689 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 106,842 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 104,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 104,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 100,865 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 100,865 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)

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

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 VAO is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AE02 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE02 VAO?

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What year was AE02 VAO registered?

AE02 VAO is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is AE02 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VAO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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