2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · GL55 AVK
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 139,154 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GL55 AVK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 139,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 AVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (GL55 AVK) between November 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GL55 AVK Mileage History
- 14/11/200817,984 mi
- 06/11/200922,755 mi+4,771 mi
- 05/11/201026,682 mi+3,927 mi
- 25/11/201129,286 mi+2,604 mi
- 16/11/201232,355 mi+3,069 mi
- 26/11/201335,029 mi+2,674 mi
- 24/11/201442,295 mi+7,266 mi
- 07/12/201557,253 mi+14,958 mi
- 26/11/201669,674 mi+12,421 mi
- 27/11/201779,833 mi+10,159 mi
- 03/12/201890,591 mi+10,758 mi
- 30/11/2019100,590 mi+9,999 mi
- 09/11/2020105,058 mi+4,468 mi
- 09/11/2020105,058 mi
- 26/11/2021108,617 mi+3,559 mi
- 28/11/2022113,661 mi+5,044 mi
- 28/11/2022113,662 mi+1 mi
- 08/11/2023121,483 mi+7,821 mi
- 14/11/2024130,703 mi+9,220 mi
- 22/11/2025139,154 mi+8,451 mi
Average of roughly 7,119 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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