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Toyota Avensis

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y38 GNUMOT history

Y38 GNU is a silver petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2026
Mileage
151,420 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 GNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y38 GNU was last recorded at 151,420 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,899 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
521 miles
Average per year
4,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,420 miles
  • 2025 – 150,899 miles
  • 2024 – 149,656 miles
  • 2023 – 148,323 miles
  • 2022 – 147,531 miles
  • 2021 – 147,030 miles
  • 2020 – 146,408 miles
  • 2019 – 144,734 miles
  • 2018 – 141,792 miles
  • 2017 – 140,137 miles
  • 2016 – 138,524 miles
  • 2015 – 136,292 miles
  • 2014 – 133,451 miles
  • 2013 – 128,435 miles
  • 2012 – 123,780 miles
  • 2011 – 121,200 miles
  • 2010 – 113,297 miles
  • 2009 – 105,919 miles
  • 2008 – 96,147 miles
  • 2007 – 82,930 miles
  • 2006 – 69,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,420 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged sensor hanging out (1.6 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear body corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside ands nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,420 miles (+521)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,420 miles
    Test number
    118812882199
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged sensor hanging out (1.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside ands nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass150,899 miles (+1,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,899 miles
    Test number
    865604094013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,656 miles (+1,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,656 miles
    Test number
    487608898415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass148,323 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    148,323 miles
    Test number
    739232239370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,531 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,531 miles
    Test number
    519336220832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,030 miles (+622)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,030 miles
    Test number
    361666727099
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,408 miles (+1,674)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,408 miles
    Test number
    617425670040
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,734 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,734 miles
    Test number
    952727084758
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail144,719 miles (+2,927)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,719 miles
    Test number
    814663842767
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass141,792 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,792 miles
    Test number
    786103097777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,137 miles (+1,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    140,137 miles
    Test number
    821636775876
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Seal (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass138,524 miles (+2,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,524 miles
    Test number
    974592742119
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  13. Pass136,292 miles (+2,841)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,292 miles
    Test number
    436693645004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine light on

  14. Pass133,451 miles (+5,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,451 miles
    Test number
    795162144043
    • NoteEngine management light on

  15. Pass128,435 miles (+4,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    128,435 miles
    Test number
    128782743013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass123,780 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,780 miles
    Test number
    556982732021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,200 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    121,200 miles
    Test number
    169848031084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,297 miles (+7,378)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    113,297 miles
    Test number
    310442940027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,919 miles (+9,772)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    105,919 miles
    Test number
    354527239097
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteMisting of oil on gearbox
    • NotePower-steering pipes,slight corrosion
    • NoteRear brake pads looking low

  20. Pass96,147 miles (+13,217)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,147 miles
    Test number
    541566148004
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak around gear-box area

  21. Pass82,930 miles (+13,632)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    563170137188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,298 miles (+24)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,298 miles
    Test number
    483461536141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail69,274 miles2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,274 miles
    Test number
    881420136117
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y38 GNU

Does Y38 GNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 GNU expired on 14 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 GNU?
The MOT on Y38 GNU expired on 14 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 GNU done?
Y38 GNU was recorded at 151,420 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,159 miles a year.
Has Y38 GNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 GNU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 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 Y38 GNU find?
Y38 GNU failed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 7 major defects and 9 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate; nearside front anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged sensor hanging out; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on outer edge, and 13 more.

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