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AA08 DDF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,888 mi
Last recorded249,888 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DDF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 249,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

eml stays iluminated

Fail 2 Mar 2018 249,883 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

eml stays iluminated

Pass 15 Feb 2017 219,201 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 219,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 202,538 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 202,538 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 168,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 133,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 99,080 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 99,080 miles

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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AA08 DDF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AA08 DDF, 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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AA08 DDF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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