2014 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · FL14 FWR

The Toyota Avensis presents a currently roadworthy status following the September 2025 test at 180,900 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The September 2025 pass came after an initial failure on the same date at identical mileage with no defects listed, a pattern repeated at the February 2025 test where a failure preceded a pass at 165,765 miles with no faults recorded. Mileage stands at 180,900 over roughly twelve years, equating to about 15,075 miles per year, which is high for a 2014 model and points to sustained motorway or business use. The record shows 146,813 miles at the July 2024 test, rising to 165,765 by February 2025 and 180,900 by September 2025, a steady accumulation of near 17,000 miles in fourteen months. No standing periods or sparse gaps appear; the three test windows are closely spaced and the odometer progression is consistent. The DVSA data flags no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion issues across the timeline. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody for hidden rust, given the high annual mileage and winter road salt exposure. Verify the reason for the two same-day failure-then-pass sequences, as administrative errors or omitted defect lines cannot be ruled out from the record alone. Check in person for front tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and exhaust emissions against current limits, though none were advised. The clean advisory history suggests previous owners kept basic consumables in order, but the repeated unexplained failures warrant confirmation the vehicle was never driven on a dangerous defect.