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AE02 VAY

2002 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,328 mi
Last recorded75,328 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VAY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,328 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 70,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,315 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,191 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 54,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 54,941 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,708 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,780 miles

front and rear pads 30% worn

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 VAY is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VAY, 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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What year was AE02 VAY registered?

AE02 VAY is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 VAY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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