2017 Toyota Avensis 1.6L Diesel · SV17 YLG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative servicing. In the most recent test on April 7, 2026 at 75,777 miles, the car failed initially due to a thin nearside rear brake pad at 1.1mm and a pitted, scored rear disc. While these defects were rectified to secure a subsequent pass, the failure highlights that braking components are only addressed once they reach the legal failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per annum. Between the April 2024 test at 60,255 miles and the April 2025 test at 67,794 miles, the car covered 7,539 miles, showing steady use. The interval of 7,983 miles between 2025 and 2026 maintains this stable usage profile, which generally reduces accelerated wear on the drivetrain and mechanical assemblies. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain, as the offside front CV boot was flagged as split in April 2025. Split boots allow grease to escape and grit to enter, leading to joint failure if not monitored. Furthermore, the nearside front tyre showed uneven edge-wear in 2025, suggesting a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be verified to prevent rapid tyre degradation. Given the recent brake failure, the remaining rear components should be checked for uniform thickness to ensure no immediate secondary failure follows the newly fitted parts.