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MK13 YGU

2013 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

226,650 mi
Last recorded226,650 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Toyota Avensis81,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 YGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 226,650 miles

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2024 212,662 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays filled

Pass 28 Jul 2023 188,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 188,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 169,137 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 153,036 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 132,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 113,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,812 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 101,281 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 101,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,998 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 91,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,230 miles

EML indicates fault

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,820 miles

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,696 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

advise tracking

engine cover

engine under tray

Fail 25 Apr 2016 51,696 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

advise tracking

engine cover

engine under tray

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,996 miles

engine cover

engine under tray

Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 6,746 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 4,353 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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MK13 YGU is a 2013 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MK13 YGU, 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 MK13 YGU registered?

MK13 YGU is a 2013 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is MK13 YGU safe to buy?

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