2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · NJ05 VSZ
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 90,973 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ05 VSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 90,973 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.
NJ05 VSZ 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 (NJ05 VSZ) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NJ05 VSZ Mileage History
- 11/07/202290,932 mi
- 12/07/202290,932 mi
- 11/07/202390,943 mi+11 mi
- 23/07/202490,960 mi+17 mi
- 30/06/202590,973 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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