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AU52 SHJ

2002 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,193 mi
Last recorded87,193 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SHJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,193 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 87,193 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 77,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 77,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 77,273 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,656 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,089 miles

Wipers not clearing screen well

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,011 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,164 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 35,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,143 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 SHJ is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

AU52 SHJ is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AU52 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 SHJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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