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AP56 CTE

2007 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

255,393 mi
Last recorded255,393 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Toyota Avensis93,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 CTE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 255,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 255,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 243,510 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 243,508 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 231,586 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 218,880 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 5 May 2015 218,878 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 211,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 188,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 177,694 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 177,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 157,280 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 157,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 145,600 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 145,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 131,003 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 120,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2011 105,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,136 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Feb 2011 102,136 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Feb 2010 78,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,455 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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AP56 CTE is a 2007 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,056 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 AP56 CTE, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP56 CTE is a 2007 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is AP56 CTE safe to buy?

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