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AO03 VRW

2003 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,412 mi
Last recorded133,412 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VRW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 133,412 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 133,410 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 125,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 119,684 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2020 119,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,033 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,033 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,771 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2013 43,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,596 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,173 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 30,173 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,446 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,404 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 VRW is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO03 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

AO03 VRW is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AO03 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 VRW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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