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AP51 OVW

2001 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,819 mi
Last recorded142,819 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Avensis88,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 142,819 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play in rack mounting bushes (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 142,819 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play in rack mounting bushes (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 131,189 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 131,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine malfunction warning light status: on

Pass 11 Jun 2015 129,272 miles

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

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

slight ply on both steering mounting

Fail 11 Jun 2015 129,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

slight ply on both steering mounting

Pass 31 May 2014 127,514 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both side steering rack mountains has a slight play

Fail 22 Feb 2013 124,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 124,970 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,095 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn

play in both inner steering rack joints

rear brake pads 90% worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,192 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 97,709 miles

front brake pads worn

neasrside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,010 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 78,013 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 78,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,931 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,515 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 37,608 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front bumper & wing sheild damaged

Pass 8 May 2008 37,608 miles

offside front bumper & wing sheild damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,265 miles

rear brakes slightly sticky

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 10,534 miles

offside front bumper end not fixed & slight leak from washer bottle

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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AP51 OVW is a 2001 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,805 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 AP51 OVW, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP51 OVW is a 2001 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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