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Toyota Avensis

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,794 cc

T18 AVSMOT history

T18 AVS is a grey petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 4 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 182,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
182,284 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 AVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T18 AVS was last recorded at 182,284 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 7,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,321 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,963 miles
Average per year
8,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,284 miles
  • 2022 – 174,321 miles
  • 2021 – 166,580 miles
  • 2020 – 165,173 miles
  • 2019 – 160,247 miles
  • 2018 – 149,600 miles
  • 2017 – 141,107 miles
  • 2016 – 133,968 miles
  • 2015 – 125,834 miles
  • 2014 – 118,222 miles
  • 2013 – 108,202 miles
  • 2012 – 98,125 miles
  • 2011 – 90,346 miles
  • 2010 – 80,472 miles
  • 2009 – 69,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,284 miles
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rackRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion started in various placesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion started in various placesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,284 miles (+7,963)10 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,284 miles
    Test number
    693352053442
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion started in various places
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion started in various places

  2. Pass174,321 miles (+235)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,321 miles
    Test number
    263265858461
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion started in various places

  3. Fail174,086 miles (+7,506)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,086 miles
    Test number
    738055060406
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion started in various places

  4. Pass166,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,580 miles
    Test number
    403842827664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail166,580 miles (+1,407)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,580 miles
    Test number
    737631069493
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding CALIPER (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass165,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,173 miles
    Test number
    575915149350
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail165,173 miles (+4,926)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,173 miles
    Test number
    180322707220
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,247 miles (+10,647)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,247 miles
    Test number
    581587957995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,600 miles (+8,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    149,600 miles
    Test number
    462921133742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  10. Pass141,107 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    375934494284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,105 miles (+7,137)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,105 miles
    Test number
    161434799527
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass133,968 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,968 miles
    Test number
    400732190381
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail133,967 miles (+8,133)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,967 miles
    Test number
    603355269027
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass125,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,834 miles
    Test number
    974965151179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,834 miles (+7,612)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,834 miles
    Test number
    678077386198
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass118,222 miles (+10,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,222 miles
    Test number
    627657944260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass108,202 miles (+10,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,202 miles
    Test number
    528169743243
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass98,125 miles (+7,779)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,125 miles
    Test number
    318384142471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,346 miles (+9,874)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,346 miles
    Test number
    327168731297
    • NoteN/s handbrake could be better
    • NoteRear tyres wearing

  20. Pass80,472 miles (+10,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,472 miles
    Test number
    370587530468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass69,487 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,487 miles
    Test number
    493988559280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,360 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,360 miles
    Test number
    572521269140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T18 AVS

Does T18 AVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 AVS expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 AVS?
The MOT on T18 AVS expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 AVS done?
T18 AVS was recorded at 182,284 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 8,244 miles a year.
Has T18 AVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 AVS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T18 AVS 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 T18 AVS find?
T18 AVS failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 20 more.

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