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AO04 GAX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

173,253 mi
Last recorded173,253 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GAX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 173,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 167,849 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 167,801 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 163,974 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 156,938 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 150,901 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 150,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 150,588 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 120,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 113,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,422 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,694 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,854 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 93,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,181 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 72,109 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,230 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 62,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,407 miles

o/s/f headlight not quite as bright as n/s/f headlight when on dipped beam

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,608 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,189 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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AO04 GAX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 AO04 GAX, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO04 GAX registered?

AO04 GAX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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