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AU52 PDO

2002 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,198 mi
Last recorded128,198 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 PDO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 128,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 128,148 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,222 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 127,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,436 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 126,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in Tyre

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 122,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in Tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 114,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust emissions erratic

Fail 2 Oct 2013 107,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 95,728 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,576 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,925 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,823 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,437 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,133 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 43,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 PDO is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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