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GV04 VDA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,723 mi
Last recorded143,723 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 143,723 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge and worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips zone a and b (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake long

one washer jet inop nearside

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 143,723 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge and worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips zone a and b (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake long

one washer jet inop nearside

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 131,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,205 miles

handbrake long

one washer jet not working nearside

outer sill cover fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 112,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake long

one washer jet not working nearside

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,193 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,769 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper blade split at end but still clearing screen effectively

Fail 27 Jul 2013 81,124 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper blade split at end but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,059 miles

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

offside wiper blade split at end but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,144 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,820 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,005 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 VDA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VDA, 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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GV04 VDA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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