2010 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · AF10 LHM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding the suspension and braking systems. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 154,672 miles, this followed a failure on the same day for multiple significant issues including an inoperative offside rear parking brake and a corroded nearside rear lower coil spring. The presence of slight free play in the front steering rack indicates that critical steering components are beginning to reach the end of their operational life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,667 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 122,318 miles and August 2025 at 154,672 miles, the car covered 32,354 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 10,700 miles annually. This consistency explains the wear on rubber bushes and metal components, as evidenced by the recurring failures of suspension arms and bushes across three years of records. A buyer must personally inspect the front steering geometry to determine if the detected free play in the rack is minor or requires immediate, expensive replacement. The history shows a pattern of corrosion, from a corroded brake pipe in 2022 to a failed coil spring in 2025, suggesting the underbody and metal components are susceptible to environmental rust. Furthermore, the rear braking system requires a thorough check, as the record noted pitted offside rear inner brake discs and a failing parking brake mechanism that was recently addressed.