2007 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · FN07 YBW

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 11 November 2025 at 113,625 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, leaving the exact cause undocumented. Prior to that, the Avensis showed a repeating pass-fail pattern at the same test visits, with fails on 4 November 2024 at 105,797 miles and 30 October 2023 at 97,017 miles, each followed by a pass on the same day with no defects logged. This suggests administrative or presentation anomalies in the record rather than a clear mechanical deterioration trend, though the latest fail remains unresolved and the upkeep picture is unstable. The odometer reads 113,625 miles against a 2007 build, averaging roughly 5,980 miles per year. That is low for a nineteen-year-old car. Between the 30 October 2023 test at 97,017 miles and the 4 November 2024 test at 105,797 miles the car covered 8,780 miles, then added 7,828 miles to the 11 November 2025 fail at 113,625 miles. The yearly use is consistent and modest, implying light running rather than fleet or high-load duty, but the low total also raises the prospect of long stationary periods that can accelerate rubber perishing and brake corrosion. Because the DVSA entries list no defects on any test, the buyer cannot rely on advisories to target weak points. The same-day fail-then-pass entries in 2023 and 2024 point to either omitted fault data or minor rectifications done off-record. A 2007 Avensis at this age and mileage warrants a physical check of suspension bushes, front coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding, and underbody structural integrity for corrosion. Given the open fail from November 2025, the car is not legally roadworthy until a fresh test clears it. Inspect exhaust emissions and tyre condition closely, as previous owners skipping documented faults suggests basic consumable care may have been irregular.