2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · ND59 EPY

The 2009 Toyota Avensis passed its most recent MOT on 15 January 2025 at 178,277 miles with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness. The alternating pass and fail results in the preceding months suggest intermittent issues that have been rectified, but the pattern does not indicate a steady improvement or decline. The vehicle’s mileage of 178,277 at 17 years equates to roughly 10,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for its age. The interval between the 12 December 2022 test at 171,319 miles and the 5 January 2024 failure at 174,407 miles spans 1,088 miles over 2.5 years, averaging about 435 miles annually, while the jump to 178,270 miles by 8 January 2025 adds 3,863 miles in just over a year, indicating a period of more intensive use. A short gap of 7 miles between the 5 January and 8 January 2025 tests likely reflects a same‑day retest. A buyer should therefore focus on the components that repeatedly triggered failures: suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or cracking, rear brake calipers and discs for binding or scoring, and the structural chassis for any signs of rust or corrosion, especially around the wheel arches and sills. The exhaust system should also be examined for leaks or corrosion that could affect emissions results. Given the lack of recorded defects in each test, a thorough physical inspection covering tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and the integrity of the drivetrain mounts is advisable before purchase.