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AO16 CVZ

2016 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,258 mi
Last recorded99,258 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Avensis61,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 CVZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 99,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSR OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 99,258 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSR OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 92,201 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 92,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 85,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 67,495 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 67,495 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 60,740 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 43,916 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 43,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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 CVZ is a 2016 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AO16 CVZ, 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 CVZ is a 2016 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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