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Toyota Avensis

Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 1,762 cc

S85 RAGMOT history

S85 RAG is a maroon petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,628 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 RAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 RAG was last recorded at 118,628 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 2,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,408 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,220 miles
Average per year
2,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,628 miles
  • 2024 – 116,408 miles
  • 2023 – 113,893 miles
  • 2022 – 111,438 miles
  • 2021 – 109,920 miles
  • 2020 – 108,239 miles
  • 2019 – 106,155 miles
  • 2018 – 104,014 miles
  • 2017 – 101,104 miles
  • 2016 – 97,365 miles
  • 2015 – 93,340 miles
  • 2014 – 90,255 miles
  • 2013 – 86,648 miles
  • 2012 – 83,900 miles
  • 2011 – 81,168 miles
  • 2010 – 78,412 miles
  • 2009 – 75,755 miles
  • 2008 – 73,177 miles
  • 2007 – 69,881 miles
  • 2006 – 66,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,628 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Backing sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,628 miles (+2,220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,628 miles
    Test number
    435185027571
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,408 miles (+2,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,408 miles
    Test number
    815076104323
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,893 miles (+2,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,893 miles
    Test number
    830320260943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,438 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    136280598266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail111,438 miles (+1,518)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    870621313641
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass109,920 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,920 miles
    Test number
    174802799928
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail109,789 miles (+1,550)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,789 miles
    Test number
    366867999821
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,239 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,239 miles
    Test number
    522863767671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,234 miles (+2,079)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,234 miles
    Test number
    423146714565
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/ backing sill/ inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,155 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,155 miles
    Test number
    943786913631
    • AdvisoryBacking sills corroded

  11. Fail106,151 miles (+2,137)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    141324635991
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBacking sills corroded

  12. Pass104,014 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,014 miles
    Test number
    551917427928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,104 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,104 miles
    Test number
    153618859921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,365 miles (+4,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,365 miles
    Test number
    920855789412
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass93,340 miles (+3,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,340 miles
    Test number
    316576705190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass90,255 miles (+3,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,255 miles
    Test number
    675092614129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass86,648 miles (+2,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    165316803164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass83,900 miles (+2,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    219609502499
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass81,168 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,168 miles
    Test number
    296811201141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,412 miles (+2,657)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,412 miles
    Test number
    120582710145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass75,755 miles (+2,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    293914019417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass73,177 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    883742518183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,166 miles (+3,285)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    680809608166
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass69,881 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,881 miles
    Test number
    140278007119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,813 miles
    Test number
    553049706106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,813 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,813 miles
    Test number
    824159906174
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S85 RAG

Does S85 RAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 RAG is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S85 RAG?
The MOT on S85 RAG is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 RAG done?
S85 RAG was recorded at 118,628 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 2,655 miles a year.
Has S85 RAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 RAG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S85 RAG 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 S85 RAG find?
S85 RAG passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s, and 2 more.

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