2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · NJ05 OGM
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 162,997 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NJ05 OGM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2024
- 162,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ05 OGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (NJ05 OGM) between March 2008 and November 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
NJ05 OGM Mileage History
- 18/03/200853,739 mi
- 27/03/200853,739 mi
- 06/05/200853,876 mi+137 mi
- 21/04/200963,384 mi+9,508 mi
- 21/04/200963,385 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/201076,097 mi+12,712 mi
- 28/04/201187,679 mi+11,582 mi
- 29/04/201187,697 mi+18 mi
- 28/04/201295,424 mi+7,727 mi
- 03/05/2013105,439 mi+10,015 mi
- 06/05/2014111,662 mi+6,223 mi
- 06/05/2015118,218 mi+6,556 mi
- 05/05/2016124,975 mi+6,757 mi
- 05/05/2017130,020 mi+5,045 mi
- 03/05/2018134,867 mi+4,847 mi
- 30/04/2019140,824 mi+5,957 mi
- 01/05/2019140,829 mi+5 mi
- 02/11/2020146,945 mi+6,116 mi
- 03/11/2021150,932 mi+3,987 mi
- 01/11/2022156,494 mi+5,562 mi
- 02/11/2023160,981 mi+4,487 mi
- 02/11/2024162,997 mi+2,016 mi
Average of roughly 6,571 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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