2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · AJ05 GVK
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2005. Recorded mileage 88,159 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ05 GVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 88,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ05 GVK 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 (AJ05 GVK) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Position lamp not working both sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AJ05 GVK Mileage History
- 29/08/202362,579 mi
- 31/08/202362,636 mi+57 mi
- 30/08/202474,955 mi+12,319 mi
- 11/09/202588,123 mi+13,168 mi
- 24/09/202588,159 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 12,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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