2016 Toyota Avensis 1.6L Diesel · FP16 LZU

The 2016 Toyota Avensis presents a historically stable maintenance trend, passing its last three MOT tests without a single defect recorded. The most recent examination on 2 November 2021 at 112,530 miles yielded a clean bill of health, indicating no immediate structural or mechanical failures at that time. However, this positive trend is heavily caveated by the fact that the vehicle has not been tested for nearly five years. As of today, 8 July 2026, the car sits well outside its valid MOT period, meaning its current roadworthiness is entirely unverified. The mileage accumulation reveals a highly irregular usage pattern that warrants scrutiny. Between the December 2019 test at 74,847 miles and the December 2020 test at 109,993 miles, the car covered 35,146 miles in a single year, suggesting intense motorway use or a long-distance commute. This was abruptly followed by a severe drop in usage, with only 2,537 miles added between December 2020 and November 2021. The recorded mileage of 112,530 miles matches the 2021 reading exactly, implying the vehicle has potentially stood stationary for almost five years. Extended stationary periods can cause brake calipers to bind, tyres to flat-spot, and fluids to degrade, regardless of the clean MOT history. Given the absence of recurring mechanical faults in the record, a buyer should focus on the consequences of long-term storage rather than specific historical failures. A thorough in-person inspection must assess the condition of the tyres for perishing and cracking, as rubber deteriorates with age and lack of use rather than just tread wear. Brake discs and calipers require close examination for surface corrosion and binding, common issues when vehicles sit dormant. Suspension bushes and exhaust components should be checked for deterioration caused by inactivity. Ultimately, while the historical data shows a well-maintained vehicle prior to 2021, the prolonged gap in testing and zero mileage accumulation since then means a fresh MOT and a comprehensive mechanical inspection are essential before any purchase.