1998 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · S781 AUF
1998 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 75,762 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S781 AUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 75,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S781 AUF 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 1998 Toyota Avensis (S781 AUF) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
S781 AUF Mileage History
- 28/08/202472,273 mi
- 03/09/202574,081 mi+1,808 mi
- 03/09/202574,081 mi
- 15/09/202675,762 mi+1,681 mi
- 15/09/202675,762 mi
Average of roughly 1,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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