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BG16 GVR

2016 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,112 mi
Last recorded148,112 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Avensis61,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 GVR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 148,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 144,866 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 144,866 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 140,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 135,186 miles

rear wash inop

Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 117,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT IS ON

Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT IS ON

Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre fethered on nsr

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

tpms light on due to spacesaver on nsf

Fail 16 Apr 2019 67,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre fethered on nsr

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

tpms light on due to spacesaver on nsf

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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BG16 GVR is a 2016 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 61,345 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 BG16 GVR, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG16 GVR is a 2016 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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