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AU52 PDV

2002 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,657 mi
Last recorded128,657 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 128,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake just meets requirements

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2018 127,797 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion of rear suspension components

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner discs rusty

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats not in use at time of test so rear seat belts not tested ()

Rear suspension components rusty

both fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 109,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner discs rusty

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats not in use at time of test so rear seat belts not tested ()

Rear suspension components rusty

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front worn smooth on inner edge no inner construction found at time of test

advise replacing cable ties securing parking brake cable with something more perminant

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

exhaust leaking slightly at front to centre joint

fluid noted around offside rear brake caliper but no leak found at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2016 105,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front worn smooth on inner edge no inner construction found at time of test

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

advise replacing cable ties securing parking brake cable with something more perminant

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

exhaust leaking slightly at front to centre joint

fluid noted around offside rear brake caliper but no leak found at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2014 100,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,236 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 95,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,042 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,066 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,091 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 72,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,720 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 49,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,568 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 PDV 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 PDV, 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 PDV is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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