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AU52 SMO

2002 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,377 mi
Last recorded202,377 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SMO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 202,377 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 202,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 183,466 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges

n/s front tyre down to 3mm tread depth

Pass 16 Sep 2010 163,072 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 163,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 143,271 miles

Unable to make thorough examination of the two belts in the rear of vehicle as it is full of luggage etc.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 121,391 miles

Tread depth on both front tyres down to 2.5mm. Legal limit is 1.6mm.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 121,391 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Tread depth on both front tyres down to 2.5mm. Legal limit is 1.6mm.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 101,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SMO is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

AU52 SMO is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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