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AK51 YFA

2001 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,361 mi
Last recorded82,361 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Avensis88,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YFA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and bald on outer edge

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,565 miles

EML ON

Fail 12 Sep 2016 78,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

EML ON

both front wishbone rear bushes have play

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,388 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre cut on inner side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres start to wear on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

emgine management warning lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine warning light on dash

front pads worn over 50%

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,402 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 19 Sep 2012 58,398 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management warning light on

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,162 miles

engine management light on

Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,162 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,915 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR HANDBRAKE SOON REQUIRES ATTENTION

OSR BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

REAR DISCS SOON REQUIRE REPLACING

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,785 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,969 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,164 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 23,894 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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AK51 YFA is a 2001 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,805 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 AK51 YFA, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK51 YFA is a 2001 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AK51 YFA safe to buy?

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