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GL04 VNU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,781 mi
Last recorded161,781 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 VNU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 161,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 158,810 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside headlight deteriorating

Pass 30 Dec 2020 156,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 156,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 153,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 149,997 miles

Offside Front Cuts on tyre outer side wall

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 146,667 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

tyres cut on side walls

Pass 12 Jan 2017 143,715 miles

Engine Management Light on

Fail 12 Jan 2017 143,715 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine Management Light on

Pass 24 Aug 2016 140,486 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 133,962 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 124,375 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 101,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 88,766 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2010 73,324 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 62,028 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 50,770 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 50,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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GL04 VNU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 GL04 VNU, 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 GL04 VNU registered?

GL04 VNU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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