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Toyota Avensis

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,998 cc

L43 DMKMOT history

L43 DMK is a grey diesel Toyota Avensis first used on 20 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2025.

L43 DMK grey Toyota Avensis – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Avensis, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,381 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 DMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 DMK was last recorded at 136,381 miles on 19 Oct 2025, 14,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,984 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,397 miles
Average per year
9,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,381 miles
  • 2024 – 121,984 miles
  • 2023 – 106,080 miles
  • 2022 – 91,633 miles
  • 2021 – 80,560 miles
  • 2020 – 71,994 miles
  • 2019 – 67,155 miles
  • 2018 – 53,532 miles
  • 2017 – 46,484 miles
  • 2016 – 40,775 miles
  • 2015 – 34,656 miles
  • 2014 – 28,198 miles
  • 2013 – 22,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,381 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,381 miles (+14,397)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,381 miles
    Test number
    435959665176
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

  2. Pass121,984 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,984 miles
    Test number
    227905944820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,983 miles (+15,903)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,983 miles
    Test number
    532991632855
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,080 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,080 miles
    Test number
    800063751747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,075 miles (+14,442)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,075 miles
    Test number
    489822231508
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,633 miles (+11,073)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,633 miles
    Test number
    675695954956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,560 miles
    Test number
    427146250818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,560 miles (+8,566)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,560 miles
    Test number
    215400078090
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,994 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,994 miles
    Test number
    862348007228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,155 miles (+13,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    379211836020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass53,532 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    632177117229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,484 miles (+5,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,484 miles
    Test number
    753293705708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass40,775 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,775 miles
    Test number
    789825454961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,656 miles (+6,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,656 miles
    Test number
    609815250095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass28,198 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,198 miles
    Test number
    318648764490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,398 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,398 miles
    Test number
    547601383212
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L43 DMK

Does L43 DMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L43 DMK is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L43 DMK?
The MOT on L43 DMK is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L43 DMK done?
L43 DMK was recorded at 136,381 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2025, an average of 9,475 miles a year.
Has L43 DMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 DMK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L43 DMK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L43 DMK find?
L43 DMK passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, and 4 more.

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