2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Petrol · A4 GLJ
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 133,715 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A4 GLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 133,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A4 GLJ 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 (A4 GLJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
A4 GLJ Mileage History
- 22/07/2024122,710 mi
- 23/07/2024122,716 mi+6 mi
- 24/07/2025129,042 mi+6,326 mi
- 24/07/2025129,042 mi
- 20/07/2026133,715 mi+4,673 mi
Average of roughly 5,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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