2016 Toyota Avensis 1.6L Diesel · FN66 EUH

The 2016 Toyota Avensis presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test passed on 1 May 2025 at 77,511 miles with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt two days earlier on 29 April 2025 at 77,492 miles where the tester logged no defects. That failure with zero recorded faults points to an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical defect, and the immediate clean pass confirms the car was not carrying live advisories or outstanding faults. Annual mileage sits at a modest 7,751 miles per year against a ten-year life, which is typical for the model and age. The records show steady, low accumulation: 62,611 miles in April 2022, 65,475 in April 2023, 70,766 in April 2024, and 77,511 by May 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence, and every annual test from 2022 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, so the history is sparse on fault data and shows no consumable or structural concerns logged by testers. Given the clean MOT lineage, a buyer should still carry out a physical inspection of common wear items that tests at this mileage may not flag as advisories. Check suspension bushes, front coil springs, and brake disc thickness for age-related fatigue, and inspect underneath for corrosion on structural members and the exhaust system. The low yearly use means the car may have stood for periods, so examine tyre sidewalls for cracking and verify the condition of brake calipers for any binding after storage. The absence of recorded defects across five years suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current and did not defer obvious consumable replacement. A pre-purchase check should nonetheless confirm service history to match the low mileage, since MOT passes alone do not evidence fluid changes, timing belt interval, or clutch wear on this Avensis.