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AR02 HGZ

2000 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,614 mi
Last recorded160,614 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HGZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 160,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 144,101 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 144,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 124,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,563 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 111,264 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack across whole windscreen above steering wheel in zone A (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,934 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

unable to assess rear brake pads

Fail 21 Oct 2021 100,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

unable to assess rear brake pads

Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,218 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,165 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 89,920 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,236 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,545 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,178 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,929 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,669 miles

Offside rear door unable to be opened!!!

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,681 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,733 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,441 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 37,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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AR02 HGZ is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,518 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 AR02 HGZ, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR02 HGZ registered?

AR02 HGZ is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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