2001 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · T12 LAK
2001 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 May 2001. Recorded mileage 110,892 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T12 LAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 110,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T12 LAK 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 2001 Toyota Avensis (T12 LAK) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 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: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
T12 LAK Mileage History
- 03/07/2023106,699 mi
- 03/07/2024107,856 mi+1,157 mi
- 03/07/2025108,669 mi+813 mi
- 03/07/2025108,669 mi
- 22/06/2026110,892 mi+2,223 mi
Average of roughly 1,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk1 (T22)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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