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MK18 VCN

2018 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

197,178 mi
Last recorded197,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 VCN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 197,178 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 197,178 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low front both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak not excessive

Pass 3 Jan 2026 194,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 163,296 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 133,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,307 miles

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

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

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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MK18 VCN is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2018 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 60,987 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 MK18 VCN, 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 8 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MK18 VCN registered?

MK18 VCN is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 March 2018.

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