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AF03 UDU

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

142,420 mi
Last recorded142,420 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UDU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 142,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear chassis surface corrosion

Rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2024 142,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis surface corrosion

Rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 137,215 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 137,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2022 131,831 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

mil lamp on

Fail 18 Mar 2022 131,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

mil lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2021 126,461 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

mil lamp on

Fail 10 Mar 2021 126,348 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

mil lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2020 121,078 miles

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

mil lamp on

Fail 4 Mar 2020 121,078 miles

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

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

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

mil lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,484 miles

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

mil lamp on

Fail 6 Mar 2019 113,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mil lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,423 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 106,421 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,513 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 99,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,194 miles

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2014 82,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2014 82,290 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,570 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs have some corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2012 71,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion found on front brake discs.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 60,044 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,856 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Offside inner CV boot split

Fail 6 Mar 2009 53,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Offside inner CV boot split

Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,346 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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AF03 UDU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 AF03 UDU, 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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AF03 UDU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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