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A2 FBJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,174 mi
Last recorded81,174 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FBJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,174 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 81,174 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,016 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 81,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush in arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,307 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2022 80,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 79,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,042 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 76,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,698 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 59,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,120 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,972 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 31,176 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,760 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 6,311 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 6,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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A2 FBJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 FBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A2 FBJ registered?

A2 FBJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is A2 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FBJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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