2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · LV55 AEA
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 82,435 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV55 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2026
- 82,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV55 AEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (LV55 AEA) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LV55 AEA Mileage History
- 09/10/202355,074 mi
- 11/10/202464,506 mi+9,432 mi
- 10/10/202572,988 mi+8,482 mi
- 10/10/202572,988 mi
- 10/10/202682,435 mi+9,447 mi
Average of roughly 9,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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