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YS15 VBM

2015 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,846 mi
Last recorded196,846 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Toyota Avensis71,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 VBM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 196,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 177,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 145,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 145,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 136,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 134,531 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 104,574 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 104,574 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,768 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,140 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,357 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 36,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,247 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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YS15 VBM is a 2015 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2015 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 71,540 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 YS15 VBM, 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 11 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS15 VBM registered?

YS15 VBM is a 2015 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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The MOT history for YS15 VBM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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