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AV51 BVN

2001 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,741 mi
Last recorded152,741 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Avensis88,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BVN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 152,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 152,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 150,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 150,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 146,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 143,973 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2016 142,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 140,009 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 138,303 miles

EML On

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 138,303 miles

EML On

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 135,751 miles

engine management light on

steering rack mounting bushes slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2012 133,363 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine mamagement light on

steering rack mounting bushes slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2012 133,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine mamagement light on

steering rack mounting bushes slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2011 130,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 126,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 122,003 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 107,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 94,526 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 94,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,758 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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AV51 BVN is a 2001 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV51 BVN, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV51 BVN is a 2001 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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