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AO53 OYU

2003 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,279 mi
Last recorded114,279 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OYU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2019 114,279 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 108,931 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 106,934 miles

Moisture in nearside headlamp

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front fog light cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Moisture in nearside headlamp

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front fog light cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 101,505 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,434 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,833 miles

Aux belt perished

Coolent tank empty

Exhaust heat shield loose

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Oct 2014 86,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Coolent tank empty

Aux belt perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,272 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,812 miles

front discs starting to corrode

front pads getting low?

front tyres on 2mm

rear tyre treads cracked advise replacement

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,049 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,395 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,604 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,643 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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AO53 OYU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 80,970 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 AO53 OYU, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO53 OYU registered?

AO53 OYU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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