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AU52 OUS

2002 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,935 mi
Last recorded81,935 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OUS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 81,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 81,146 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,730 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 80,730 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,875 miles

Nearside Rear arch corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 12 Aug 2022 79,875 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear arch corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Jul 2021 79,030 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 79,030 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,515 miles

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

Front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,922 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,898 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,793 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,890 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,185 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre has deep cut on side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,623 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,009 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,464 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,466 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 OUS is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 AU52 OUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 OUS registered?

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

Is AU52 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 OUS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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