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AU16 SFV

2016 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,253 mi
Last recorded194,253 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Avensis61,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 SFV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 194,253 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 185,788 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 185,788 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2024 171,523 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2024 171,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 143,102 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 128,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 111,799 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,088 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,854 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 41,841 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,305 miles

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

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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AU16 SFV is a 2016 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 61,345 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 AU16 SFV, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU16 SFV registered?

AU16 SFV is a 2016 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 SFV safe to buy?

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