1998 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · S775 AUF
1998 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 172,195 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S775 AUF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2024
- 172,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S775 AUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Avensis (S775 AUF) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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.
S775 AUF Mileage History
- 22/03/2022168,382 mi
- 24/03/2023171,245 mi+2,863 mi
- 20/03/2024172,195 mi+950 mi
- 20/03/2024172,195 mi
Average of roughly 1,910 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Avensis Mk1 (T22)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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