2004 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · RA04 CSU
2004 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2004. Recorded mileage 98,381 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
RA04 CSU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2024
- 98,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA04 CSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Avensis (RA04 CSU) between May 2007 and August 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
RA04 CSU Mileage History
- 09/05/200725,346 mi
- 15/05/200833,493 mi+8,147 mi
- 12/05/200941,323 mi+7,830 mi
- 20/05/201050,035 mi+8,712 mi
- 20/05/201050,035 mi
- 16/05/201157,143 mi+7,108 mi
- 16/05/201157,143 mi
- 11/05/201264,184 mi+7,041 mi
- 11/05/201264,184 mi
- 10/05/201372,063 mi+7,879 mi
- 12/03/201477,199 mi+5,136 mi
- 28/02/201579,208 mi+2,009 mi
- 02/03/201681,681 mi+2,473 mi
- 02/03/201681,681 mi
- 27/02/201783,788 mi+2,107 mi
- 27/02/201783,788 mi
- 03/03/201885,537 mi+1,749 mi
- 09/03/201988,046 mi+2,509 mi
- 14/03/202089,418 mi+1,372 mi
- 09/03/202191,851 mi+2,433 mi
- 09/03/202191,851 mi
- 10/07/202192,777 mi+926 mi
- 02/07/202294,515 mi+1,738 mi
- 02/07/202294,515 mi
- 01/07/202396,259 mi+1,744 mi
- 06/08/202498,381 mi+2,122 mi
Average of roughly 4,235 miles per year across 26 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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