2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · J2 PXL

The 2009 Toyota Avensis presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 August 2025 at 105,142 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results. Annual mileage has stayed low for a 17-year-old vehicle. The records show 85,332 miles in August 2021, rising to 89,740 by August 2022, 94,973 in August 2023, 99,993 in August 2024, and 105,142 in August 2025. That equates to roughly 5,000 miles per year across the sequence, below the 6,185 average for the vehicle's life. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the DVSA data is sparse but consistently clean, with zero advisories or failures logged in any entry. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the clear history. The absence of advisories means worn suspension bushes, corroding subframes, or fatigued coil springs were not flagged, yet a car of this age can conceal structural rust beneath sills and arches that a pit test may miss. Verify brake disc thickness and caliper operation, as binding or uneven wear leaves no MOT trace once within limits. Check the underside for chassis corrosion and inspect exhaust emissions hardware for age-related degradation. The low yearly use suggests the Avensis sat periods unused, which accelerates rubber perishing and fluid contamination. Confirm service records match the mileage and assess tyre sidewall condition before purchase.