The TOYOTA AVENSIS (2006-09) 4DR SALOON 1.8 VVTI T2 is a mid-sized petrol family saloon, offering four doors, a roomy cabin and a separate boot. In the UK used-car market, it competes with the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat as a practical alternative to a family hatchback or SUV. It is well suited to commuting, school runs and longer trips, and should appeal to families, couples and drivers wanting straightforward everyday transport. The 1.8-litre petrol engine and comfortable, unshowy character favour relaxed travel over sporty driving; Toyota’s reputation for dependability is another familiar attraction in this class. mycarcheck.com has logged 19 checks covering 11 distinct VINs, a modest sample rather than a market picture. The checks show an average private-sale value of £1,200, average recorded mileage of 91,000 miles and annual mileage of 4,000. Cars had an average of about 4.3 previous keepers, so checking each car’s history is important.