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Toyota Avensis

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,762 cc

R481 ADPMOT history

R481 ADP is a green petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 27 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 117,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,265 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 ADP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 ADP was last recorded at 117,265 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,442 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
823 miles
Average per year
3,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,265 miles
  • 2025 – 116,442 miles
  • 2024 – 115,682 miles
  • 2023 – 114,694 miles
  • 2022 – 114,149 miles
  • 2021 – 112,662 miles
  • 2020 – 112,120 miles
  • 2019 – 110,679 miles
  • 2018 – 108,618 miles
  • 2017 – 104,018 miles
  • 2016 – 102,314 miles
  • 2015 – 100,260 miles
  • 2014 – 98,194 miles
  • 2013 – 97,114 miles
  • 2012 – 95,713 miles
  • 2011 – 90,346 miles
  • 2010 – 84,109 miles
  • 2009 – 72,101 miles
  • 2008 – 62,876 miles
  • 2007 – 55,479 miles
  • 2006 – 47,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,265 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADING.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,265 miles (+823)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,265 miles
    Test number
    173647645432
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,442 miles (+760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    914899061021
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,682 miles (+988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,682 miles
    Test number
    461970529717
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,694 miles (+545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,694 miles
    Test number
    153260490022
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,149 miles
    Test number
    794788879975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail114,149 miles (+1,487)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,149 miles
    Test number
    796470523698
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,662 miles (+542)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,662 miles
    Test number
    276994907669
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small stone chip on lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly fading. (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass112,120 miles (+1,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,120 miles
    Test number
    695965571108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADING. (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass110,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    602277296285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,677 miles (+2,059)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,677 miles
    Test number
    866182246902
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL CORRODED .NEAR TIE BAR MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,618 miles
    Test number
    491579335453
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADING. (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail108,614 miles (+4,596)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,614 miles
    Test number
    187150027997
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL LAMPS NOT WORKING. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADING. (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass104,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,018 miles
    Test number
    294180748119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced SMALL STONE CHIP ON OUTER LENS. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread across length of plate. (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail104,017 miles (+1,703)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    956203023211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced SMALL STONE CHIP ON OUTER LENS. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread across length of plate. (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass102,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,314 miles
    Test number
    686621625613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,314 miles (+2,054)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,314 miles
    Test number
    323693433828
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage outer door moulding sticks out (6.1.C.1)

  17. Pass100,260 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,260 miles
    Test number
    825689125204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,194 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,194 miles
    Test number
    196205324204
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass98,194 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,194 miles
    Test number
    347375024201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,114 miles
    Test number
    356680093105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,112 miles (+1,399)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    396960593194
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass95,713 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,713 miles
    Test number
    938255282143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,346 miles
    Test number
    409350281183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,342 miles (+6,233)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,342 miles
    Test number
    938860481120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass84,109 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,109 miles
    Test number
    790562530021
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension mounts/components,subframe mounts,both front tyres worn on edges

  26. Fail84,104 miles (+12,003)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    703020230056
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension mounts/components,subframe mounts,both front tyres worn on edges

  27. Pass72,101 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,101 miles
    Test number
    711110919066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,876 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    471561928014
    • NoteKnocking noise from steering column

  29. Fail62,871 miles (+7,392)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    753979318044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteKnocking noise from steering column

  30. Pass55,479 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    603562017055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail55,474 miles (+7,669)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    830220717017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass47,805 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    153301126475
    • NoteClonk from steering column area unable to trace

Questions about R481 ADP

Does R481 ADP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 ADP is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R481 ADP?
The MOT on R481 ADP is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R481 ADP done?
R481 ADP was recorded at 117,265 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,351 miles a year.
Has R481 ADP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 ADP has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R481 ADP 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 R481 ADP find?
R481 ADP passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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