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AO16 BHV

2016 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,641 mi
Last recorded158,641 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Avensis61,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 BHV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 158,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle suspension and braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2024 148,204 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle suspension and braking components slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 139,557 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 128,508 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,599 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 119,598 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 83,243 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 58,179 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 26,143 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AO16 BHV is a 2016 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 61,345 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 AO16 BHV, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO16 BHV is a 2016 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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