2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · GV05 CWL
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 159,755 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GV05 CWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2024
- 159,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GV05 CWL Mileage History
- 03/11/2022143,043 mi
- 03/11/2022143,043 mi
- 01/11/2023150,443 mi+7,400 mi
- 23/10/2024159,753 mi+9,310 mi
- 23/12/2024159,755 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GV05 CWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (GV05 CWL) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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