2010 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Gas bi-fuel · FP60 GDF

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred suspension and steering repairs. While it passed the latest test in May 2026 at 159,034 miles, several new mechanical defects emerged, including a severely deteriorated nearside front CV boot and play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. These issues, alongside persistent play in the steering rack inner joints, suggest a pattern of only addressing components once they reach an advisory threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's sixteen-year age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between May 2022 and May 2026, the car covered 17,902 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 4,500 miles annually during that specific period. This consistent accumulation indicates the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which explains the progressive wear on rubber components like bushes, boots, and ball joint covers seen across the five records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front end and steering assembly, as the steering rack inner joints have been flagged in every test since at least 2023. The recurring deterioration of anti-roll bar linkage dust covers and CV boots indicates that the front suspension rubber components are nearing the end of their life. Furthermore, the front brake discs have been noted as pitted or scored in multiple consecutive years, suggesting the braking hardware is thin and likely requires immediate replacement to ensure effective stopping.