2002 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · SM02 GVT
2002 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2002. Recorded mileage 92,885 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM02 GVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 92,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM02 GVT 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 2002 Toyota Avensis (SM02 GVT) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM02 GVT Mileage History
- 11/10/202388,341 mi
- 21/10/202490,026 mi+1,685 mi
- 24/10/202490,027 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/202592,885 mi+2,858 mi
- 22/10/202592,885 mi
Average of roughly 2,237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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