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MT18 VZZ

2018 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,770 mi
Last recorded145,770 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 VZZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,770 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 135,511 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 135,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 121,005 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 120,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Test limit - 0.07 Failure value - 0.17 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,848 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 108,815 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure in hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,043 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 98,043 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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 VZZ is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT18 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

MT18 VZZ is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is MT18 VZZ safe to buy?

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