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AV05 NLU

2005 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,514 mi
Last recorded104,514 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Corolla70,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 104,514 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 101,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 97,028 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 94,039 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,095 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,839 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 84,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,258 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,258 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,705 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,433 miles

Front wiper blades slighty smearing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,590 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,544 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 56,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,559 miles

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,858 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AV05 NLU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 70,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 NLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV05 NLU registered?

AV05 NLU is a 2005 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AV05 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 NLU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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