2010 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · RE10 DXP

The 2010 Toyota Avensis shows a history of recurring mechanical wear related to the suspension and braking system that requires close attention. In the most recent test in March 2026 at 175,491 miles, the vehicle passed despite several advisories that indicate ongoing degradation. Specifically, the tester flagged worn rear trailing arm bushes and a corroded fuel pipe, which mirrors issues found in the February 2025 test. The presence of pitted rear brake discs and corroded brake pipes suggests that while the vehicle is functional, the components are experiencing significant environmental corrosion typical of an aging fleet. At 175,491 miles over 16 years, the car averages approximately 11,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for this age. The MOT record reveals a consistent pattern of annual testing, but with a notable failure in February 2025 at 169,246 miles. That failure was due to multiple faults, including an excessively worn offside front suspension ball joint and a failed anti-roll bar linkage. While these specific items appear to have been addressed for the subsequent pass, the recurring mention of worn trailing arm bushes across multiple years indicates the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its service life. Brake maintenance is another point of concern for this vehicle. The 2025 and 2026 records both note binding brakes on both the nearside front and rear, which often indicates sticking calipers or seized slider pins. Furthermore, the front tyres were frequently flagged as worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge in consecutive tests, suggesting potential alignment issues or neglect regarding tyre replacement intervals. A prospective buyer should inspect the structural integrity of the underbody specifically around the corroded fuel and brake pipes to ensure the corrosion has not progressed beyond a surface level.