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TOYOTA AVENSIS2003 · 1.8L PETROL

GY03 APU

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS? It's a PETROL with a 1794cc engine showing 100,047 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 03/07/2025

Tax

SORN

Statutory Off Road Notification

Mileage: 100,047
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 2003
Engine: 1794cc

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Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

A score of 35 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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Finance

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Write-off

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Full MOT History

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (GY03 APU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of February 2022 to July 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 19 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.

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FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

42/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£800-£1,000

Mileage

At 100,047 miles for a April 2003 regist...

Our Verdict

Approach this 2003 Toyota Avensis with caution, as its MOT history shows repeated failures for safety and emissions faults. The blue smoke and oil leak noted in 2023 suggest underlying engine wear that could prove costly.

Before buying, insist on a full service history to confirm the engine has been maintained despite the 2023 oil leak and blue smoke during acceleration. The 1.8-litre petrol Avensis of this era is generally straightforward, but the MOT failures for tyres, brakes, and lamps suggest the previous owner deferred basic upkeep, so budget for immediate consumables. Negotiate hard on price — the recorded faults and 100k mileage mean you should not pay a premium over typical scrap-or-budget valuations for a 2003 hatchback/saloon.

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