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MA13 VUJ

2013 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

280,467 mi
Last recorded280,467 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Toyota Avensis81,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 VUJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 280,467 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise all suspension components have corrossion

Fail 1 Sep 2026 280,307 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise all suspension components have corrossion

Pass 5 Mar 2026 265,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise all suspension components corrossion

Fail 3 Mar 2026 265,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise all suspension components corrossion

Pass 22 Aug 2025 251,266 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2025 250,949 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 250,946 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise underbody corrossion and all suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2025 236,975 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise osr and nsr tyre treads inner

Pass 4 Sep 2024 223,251 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise osr trailing arm bushes

Fail 3 Sep 2024 223,229 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise osr trailing arm bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2023 190,718 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 24 May 2023 187,066 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 157,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 129,284 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 129,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 124,020 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 124,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 114,233 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,276 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,037 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 6,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 3,119 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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MA13 VUJ is a 2013 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 81,373 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 MA13 VUJ, 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 13 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MA13 VUJ registered?

MA13 VUJ is a 2013 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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