2007 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · AP57 VYT
2007 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 140,521 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AP57 VYT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2024
- 140,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP57 VYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Toyota Avensis (AP57 VYT) between November 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
AP57 VYT Mileage History
- 02/11/2022133,196 mi
- 12/01/2024140,519 mi+7,323 mi
- 16/01/2024140,521 mi+2 mi
- 16/01/2024140,521 mi
Average of roughly 6,077 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk2 (T25)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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