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AU52 SOA

2002 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,767 mi
Last recorded118,767 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 118,767 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp glass damaged

Fail 22 May 2017 118,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front head lamp glass damaged

Pass 4 May 2016 111,241 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Fail 4 May 2016 111,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 98,716 miles

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 18 May 2015 98,713 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 28 May 2014 85,996 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer shoulders

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 May 2014 85,990 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perishing on outer shoulders

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,090 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 73,959 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,806 miles

warning lamp indicates an srs airbag fault

Fail 19 Jun 2012 64,806 miles

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

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

warning lamp indicates an srs airbag fault

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,476 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 46,476 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside blade has slight split on edge

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,774 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,012 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 SOA is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

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

Is AU52 SOA safe to buy?

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