2011 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · SM61 AAJ
2011 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 79,979 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM61 AAJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 79,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM61 AAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Toyota Avensis (SM61 AAJ) between November 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SM61 AAJ Mileage History
- 19/11/201422,964 mi
- 30/11/201530,944 mi+7,980 mi
- 23/11/201638,217 mi+7,273 mi
- 14/11/201745,784 mi+7,567 mi
- 17/10/201853,612 mi+7,828 mi
- 26/09/201956,228 mi+2,616 mi
- 26/09/201956,230 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/202058,247 mi+2,017 mi
- 12/10/202159,861 mi+1,614 mi
- 17/10/202263,097 mi+3,236 mi
- 17/10/202263,099 mi+2 mi
- 10/10/202370,231 mi+7,132 mi
- 15/10/202475,038 mi+4,807 mi
- 14/10/202576,189 mi+1,151 mi
- 15/10/202576,193 mi+4 mi
- 13/10/202679,979 mi+3,786 mi
Average of roughly 4,792 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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