2016 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · FM16 AVZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, the most recent MOT on 12 December 2022 at 163,850 miles passed with a single advisory concerning the off‑side rear suspension arm bush; no outright failures have been recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend since the earlier tests. Mileage has risen sharply for a ten‑year‑old car. The record shows 81,038 miles in June 2019, climbing to 85,465 miles by January 2020 – a 4,427‑mile increase in seven months. The odometer then reached 100,500 miles in January 2021 (15,035 miles added in a year), 126,781 miles in January 2022 (26,281 miles in twelve months), and 163,850 miles by December 2022 (37,069 miles in eleven months). This accelerating pattern averages roughly 16,400 miles per year, well above typical usage and suggests sustained, heavy operation. No MOT entries appear after December 2022, leaving a three‑and‑a‑half‑year gap that a buyer should investigate. A prospective owner should examine the rear suspension for excessive play, focusing on the trailing arm bush noted in the 2022 advisory. Brake inspection is advisable; the 2019 test flagged thin rear inner pads, so current pad thickness and disc condition merit verification. Tyre tread should be checked despite the 2019 warning of near‑legal limits, as wear may have progressed or new tyres may have been fitted. A visual survey for corrosion on the chassis, exhaust system integrity, and any signs of structural fatigue will help confirm that the high mileage has not compromised core components.