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Toyota Avensis

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y231 GNUMOT history

Y231 GNU is a red petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2025
Mileage
182,481 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 GNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y231 GNU was last recorded at 182,481 miles on 6 May 2025, 5,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,165 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,316 miles
Average per year
6,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,481 miles
  • 2024 – 177,165 miles
  • 2023 – 172,344 miles
  • 2022 – 167,011 miles
  • 2021 – 161,799 miles
  • 2020 – 156,959 miles
  • 2019 – 151,350 miles
  • 2018 – 144,494 miles
  • 2017 – 137,881 miles
  • 2016 – 131,328 miles
  • 2015 – 123,032 miles
  • 2014 – 115,781 miles
  • 2013 – 108,397 miles
  • 2012 – 102,621 miles
  • 2011 – 97,409 miles
  • 2010 – 91,547 miles
  • 2009 – 85,818 miles
  • 2008 – 79,500 miles
  • 2007 – 71,851 miles
  • 2006 – 62,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,481 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,481 miles (+5,316)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,481 miles
    Test number
    553307417786
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,165 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    177,165 miles
    Test number
    895447134591
    • 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))

  3. Fail177,162 miles (+4,818)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,162 miles
    Test number
    231585023739
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass172,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    172,344 miles
    Test number
    332073852430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,344 miles (+5,333)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,344 miles
    Test number
    832956422234
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,011 miles (+5,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    167,011 miles
    Test number
    970901261173
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,799 miles (+4,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    161,799 miles
    Test number
    923754758048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,959 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    156,959 miles
    Test number
    613918103886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail156,951 miles (+5,601)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,951 miles
    Test number
    117197714626
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass151,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2020
    Odometer
    151,350 miles
    Test number
    698639840876
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail151,350 miles (+6,856)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,350 miles
    Test number
    773382764885
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass144,494 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,494 miles
    Test number
    631047749762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,881 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,881 miles
    Test number
    313645291170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,328 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,328 miles
    Test number
    174664492706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,032 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,032 miles
    Test number
    437401735132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,781 miles (+7,384)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,781 miles
    Test number
    967889324134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,397 miles (+5,776)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,397 miles
    Test number
    479053033189
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass102,621 miles (+5,212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,621 miles
    Test number
    726982422145
    • NoteSlight oil leak around engine area

  19. Pass97,409 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,409 miles
    Test number
    135553331144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,547 miles (+5,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    291267430422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass85,818 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,818 miles
    Test number
    394861949182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,500 miles
    Test number
    380308548180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail79,500 miles (+7,649)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,500 miles
    Test number
    770081848166
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass71,851 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,851 miles
    Test number
    680842037141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    882185626109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 GNU

Does Y231 GNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 GNU expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 GNU?
The MOT on Y231 GNU expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 GNU done?
Y231 GNU was recorded at 182,481 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 6,296 miles a year.
Has Y231 GNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 GNU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y231 GNU 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 Y231 GNU find?
Y231 GNU failed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 5 more.

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