2001 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Petrol · Y69 OVT
2001 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 131,594 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y69 OVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 131,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y69 OVT 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 2001 Toyota Avensis (Y69 OVT) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 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: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
Y69 OVT Mileage History
- 26/07/2023124,897 mi
- 15/07/2024126,765 mi+1,868 mi
- 05/08/2024126,854 mi+89 mi
- 31/07/2025129,299 mi+2,445 mi
- 30/07/2026131,594 mi+2,295 mi
Average of roughly 2,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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