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DY09 GDU

2009 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

253,259 mi
Last recorded253,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Avensis86,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 GDU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 253,259 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 228,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 202,560 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 202,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 173,669 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 150,731 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 150,716 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 135,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 135,620 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,731 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 71,214 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 71,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 62,853 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,444 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 53,444 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 41,363 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,543 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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DY09 GDU is a 2009 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 86,421 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 DY09 GDU, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY09 GDU registered?

DY09 GDU is a 2009 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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