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AU61 VGT

2011 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,709 mi
Last recorded102,709 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Avensis83,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VGT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 102,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 96,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lamp unit also including side light and indicator (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier incorrect sized battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,256 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,734 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,527 miles

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damage

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 72,527 miles

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damage

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 68,820 miles

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 68,820 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

Fail 5 Sep 2018 56,796 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,263 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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AU61 VGT is a 2011 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 83,218 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 AU61 VGT, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU61 VGT registered?

AU61 VGT is a 2011 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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