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GV04 VDG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,617 mi
Last recorded90,617 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 90,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords in tread area (tyre worn low close to limit) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near to rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near to rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake components corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear brake components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 87,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe rear joint fractured around pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section rear mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 80,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,744 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 76,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,613 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 73,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,263 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,386 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,959 miles

near side front tyre tread starting to perish

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,959 miles

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

near side front tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,581 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 45,420 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,787 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 VDG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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