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2002 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,345 mi
Last recorded119,345 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SEO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 119,345 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 119,245 miles

front disc are corroded

powersteering pipes corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2011 119,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front disc are corroded

powersteering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 113,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 102,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 102,878 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,342 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,714 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 67,714 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,151 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 52,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

1,stone chip too zone b of windscreen †2,rear no plate poor

Pass 17 Nov 2005 37,204 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 SEO is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SEO, 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 SEO registered?

AU52 SEO is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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