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GV04 AXU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,512 mi
Last recorded130,512 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 AXU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,512 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 130,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 123,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 123,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 113,449 miles

corrosion to suspension componants

high level brake light inoperative

slight play in steering system

Fail 31 Oct 2018 113,440 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

corrosion to suspension componants

high level brake light inoperative

slight play in steering system

Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe rusting at rear

Underbody and suspension rusting

Fail 31 Oct 2017 105,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe rusting at rear

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Underbody and suspension rusting

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,852 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 77,950 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 68,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,076 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,961 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,575 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,486 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,972 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 30,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,094 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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GV04 AXU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV04 AXU, 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 GV04 AXU registered?

GV04 AXU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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