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AU52 NLD

2002 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,620 mi
Last recorded172,620 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NLD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 172,620 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 172,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 160,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear number plate cracked in several places but still secure

Fail 15 Aug 2018 160,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear number plate cracked in several places but still secure

Pass 24 Aug 2017 148,255 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside mirror lense cracked

offside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2017 148,255 miles

nearside mirror lense cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2016 137,577 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 137,522 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 128,783 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 128,754 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,102 miles

Both rear axle rubber mounting cracking...Rear tyres uneven wear....Front brake imbalance could be better...

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,332 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

head light aim on limit

Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

head light aim on limit

Pass 10 Aug 2011 97,943 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 97,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre soft

Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,636 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,781 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,253 miles

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

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 NLD is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLD, 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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AU52 NLD is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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