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AO13 ZBU

2013 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

218,822 mi
Last recorded218,822 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Toyota Avensis81,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 ZBU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 218,822 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has rope wrapped around

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 208,459 miles

vehicle underside has some general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2022 183,301 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 161,671 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 149,445 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 149,388 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 124,854 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners etc from rear view mirror sat nav mount

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 89,939 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,323 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AO13 ZBU is a 2013 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 81,373 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 AO13 ZBU, 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 13 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO13 ZBU registered?

AO13 ZBU is a 2013 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is AO13 ZBU safe to buy?

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