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MK18 VJA

2018 Toyota Avensis

Turquoise Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

264,593 mi
Last recorded264,593 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 VJA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2018
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 264,593 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 264,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 247,936 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 219,931 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 181,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 134,090 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 134,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,193 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,922 miles

Front both brake pads low

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both brake pads low

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 VJA is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in Turquoise with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MK18 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

MK18 VJA is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is MK18 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 VJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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