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AO03 OHL

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,483 mi
Last recorded156,483 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OHL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 156,483 miles

EML On

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle/Rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 156,483 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

EML On

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose / rattles

Underside of vehicle/Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 149,925 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 149,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 142,842 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 142,778 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs lipped

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 135,105 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 135,105 miles

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

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 127,259 miles

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequately supported.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 127,259 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequately supported.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,467 miles

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

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 8 Oct 2013 106,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

managment light on

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

managment light on

Pass 6 Oct 2012 97,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 97,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 87,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,724 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,172 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 12 Oct 2009 63,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,283 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,094 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt so inspection visual only.both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,155 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 OHL is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 OHL, 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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AO03 OHL is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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