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AU52 BZL

2002 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,186 mi
Last recorded129,186 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 BZL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 129,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 18 Dec 2018 129,186 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,580 miles

Front brake disc's have slight surface corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 116,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front brake disc's have slight surface corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 109,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe and catalyst joint (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 109,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe and catalyst joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,689 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,830 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2015 98,827 miles

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

all brake discs in poor condition/corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2014 88,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 80,668 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 63,728 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front headlight glass cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,801 miles

nearside front headlight glass cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,978 miles

stone chip in front nearsde headlight but not affecting the beam pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,665 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,611 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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AU52 BZL is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 82,415 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 AU52 BZL, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU52 BZL registered?

AU52 BZL is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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