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AU16 VJX

2016 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,293 mi
Last recorded119,293 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Avensis61,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 119,293 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 117,008 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 116,976 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,214 miles

Front Lower rear exhaust sheild loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut on outer wall no cords exsposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 99,214 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Lower rear exhaust sheild loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut on outer wall no cords exsposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,234 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,233 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,450 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 83,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,701 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 77,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 51,791 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 51,791 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 VJX is a 2016 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU16 VJX registered?

AU16 VJX is a 2016 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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