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AO03 GMU

2003 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,408 mi
Last recorded100,408 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GMU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 100,408 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 100,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 80,358 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 80,355 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 70,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,491 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 59,491 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 50,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,088 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,696 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 35,623 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,697 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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AO03 GMU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO03 GMU, 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 AO03 GMU registered?

AO03 GMU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AO03 GMU safe to buy?

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