2003 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Petrol · LW03 VVA
2003 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 178,255 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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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LW03 VVA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
- 178,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW03 VVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Avensis (LW03 VVA) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LW03 VVA Mileage History
- 12/11/2021166,269 mi
- 15/11/2022173,911 mi+7,642 mi
- 16/11/2023178,247 mi+4,336 mi
- 20/11/2023178,255 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,932 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk1 (T22)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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