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AO05 GLV

2005 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,765 mi
Last recorded143,765 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Avensis89,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GLV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,765 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

child seat fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 136,922 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 120,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 112,558 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,616 miles

centre stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,204 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 86,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,139 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to 2mm

Fail 9 Dec 2011 71,139 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre worn low

rear brake pads worn to 2mm

Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

under engine panel fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,853 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

under engine panel fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,968 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre tread slighly uneven

o/s/r wing damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,418 miles

strong advise n/s/r tyre has a deep, long cut in tread (close to cords)

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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AO05 GLV is a 2005 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 89,304 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 AO05 GLV, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO05 GLV is a 2005 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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