2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · DA09 MSU

The 2009 Toyota Avensis shows a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 17 March 2023 at 218,960 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle cleared its final examination without advisories, indicating no outstanding mechanical concerns were flagged by the tester at that point. Mileage stands at 218,960 from the March 2023 test, reflecting roughly 12,880 miles annually across its seventeen years of service, a high total for the model age that points to sustained motorway or business use rather than occasional local running. The record shows 209,215 miles on 21 March 2022 and 209,041 miles on 15 March 2022, a failed test six days prior to the pass at near-identical mileage, suggesting the initial failure was administrative or a minor rectifiable item cleared before re-presentation. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear between the two years captured. The sparse history offers no recurring faults, advisories, or structural corrosion entries to track, so the buyer cannot infer neglect from the MOT alone. Given the high mileage and the vehicle's age, a physical inspection should still scrutinise suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, and underbody structural integrity for rust not yet severe enough to record. The March 2022 failure with no defects listed warrants confirmation that any required correction was properly completed rather than overlooked.