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AM03 SAR

2003 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 SAR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lip on front discs

nearside front and offside rear tyre worn low 3 mm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,878 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,310 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,743 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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AM03 SAR is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AM03 SAR, 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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What year was AM03 SAR registered?

AM03 SAR is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AM03 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 SAR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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