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AP51 VYE

2001 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

144,307 mi
Last recorded144,307 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Avensis88,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VYE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 144,307 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 143,644 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 142,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 139,895 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 137,498 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 137,495 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 134,712 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 133,516 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 133,516 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 130,965 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 130,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 127,075 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 127,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,361 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 123,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,393 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 118,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,936 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 98,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,506 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,030 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 63,002 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,021 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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AP51 VYE is a 2001 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 AP51 VYE, 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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What year was AP51 VYE registered?

AP51 VYE is a 2001 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is AP51 VYE safe to buy?

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