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DG04 VUY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,831 mi
Last recorded194,831 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VUY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 194,831 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight noise to nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 192,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 192,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 170,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 133,360 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 133,319 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 118,958 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 118,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 82,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,303 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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DG04 VUY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 DG04 VUY, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG04 VUY registered?

DG04 VUY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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