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AU53 VDG

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VDG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,791 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 76,791 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 67,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 58,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 May 2014 58,567 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 55,344 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 52,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 48,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,182 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,975 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,603 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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AU53 VDG is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 78,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 VDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 VDG registered?

AU53 VDG is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VDG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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