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AE13 VFZ

2013 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,746 mi
Last recorded181,746 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Toyota Avensis81,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VFZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 181,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 165,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 149,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Worn/Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 149,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle Not Holding Seatbelt (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Worn/Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 132,810 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 132,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK ROD RUBBER BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt RUBBER BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOSING GREASE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 118,782 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 118,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 113,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,960 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,960 miles

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

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,066 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,063 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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AE13 VFZ is a 2013 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 81,373 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 AE13 VFZ, 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 13 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE13 VFZ registered?

AE13 VFZ is a 2013 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AE13 VFZ 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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