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Toyota Avensis

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc

T838 BGUMOT history

T838 BGU is a silver petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2024
Mileage
110,726 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 BGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 BGU was last recorded at 110,726 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 2,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,351 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,375 miles
Average per year
4,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,726 miles
  • 2022 – 108,351 miles
  • 2021 – 105,753 miles
  • 2020 – 103,363 miles
  • 2018 – 98,849 miles
  • 2016 – 89,514 miles
  • 2015 – 84,120 miles
  • 2014 – 78,613 miles
  • 2013 – 71,871 miles
  • 2012 – 66,394 miles
  • 2011 – 59,293 miles
  • 2010 – 53,178 miles
  • 2009 – 43,988 miles
  • 2008 – 39,291 miles
  • 2007 – 34,368 miles
  • 2006 – 30,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,726 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    777437179374
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail110,725 miles (+2,374)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,725 miles
    Test number
    367515991240
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass108,351 miles (+2,598)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,351 miles
    Test number
    714926500929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,753 miles (+2,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,753 miles
    Test number
    220629456246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass103,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,363 miles
    Test number
    403155141882
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail103,363 miles (+4,514)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,363 miles
    Test number
    128409053709
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass98,849 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,849 miles
    Test number
    473997543278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,870 miles
    Test number
    354300352786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,870 miles (+5,356)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,870 miles
    Test number
    457594459293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass89,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,514 miles
    Test number
    802856384079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,514 miles (+5,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,514 miles
    Test number
    575348858733
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60R15 (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass84,120 miles (+5,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,120 miles
    Test number
    231188627361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wall cracking

  13. Pass78,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,613 miles
    Test number
    108735954398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,613 miles (+6,742)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,613 miles
    Test number
    665835254338
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass71,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    349068683269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,871 miles (+5,477)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    947748283219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass66,394 miles (+7,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,394 miles
    Test number
    469319982227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,293 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    979910491225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,178 miles (+9,190)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    910671670252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,988 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    193663949046
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass43,988 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    754983849018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,291 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    432135648099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,368 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,368 miles
    Test number
    714863947063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,153 miles
    Test number
    753509536069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T838 BGU

Does T838 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 BGU expired on 26 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 BGU?
The MOT on T838 BGU expired on 26 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 BGU done?
T838 BGU was recorded at 110,726 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 4,749 miles a year.
Has T838 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 BGU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T838 BGU 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 T838 BGU find?
T838 BGU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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