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MT18 VZX

2018 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,478 mi
Last recorded167,478 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 VZX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 167,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both have cuts in tread and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay

Fail 2 Jun 2026 167,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both have cuts in tread and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay

Pass 28 May 2025 147,023 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

battery light illuminated

Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 67,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,511 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 30,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 9,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 3,561 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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MT18 VZX is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,600cc 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 MT18 VZX, 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 MT18 VZX registered?

MT18 VZX is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 June 2018.

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