2007 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · DY57 WLR
2007 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 176,230 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY57 WLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 176,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY57 WLR 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 2007 Toyota Avensis (DY57 WLR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 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: Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
DY57 WLR Mileage History
- 09/10/2023159,156 mi
- 04/10/2024166,680 mi+7,524 mi
- 04/10/2024166,697 mi+17 mi
- 23/10/2025176,230 mi+9,533 mi
- 23/10/2025176,230 mi
Average of roughly 8,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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