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AA08 RYR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,158 mi
Last recorded103,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RYR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 103,158 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe and attached suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 98,660 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 98,660 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,798 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 88,798 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,260 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 63,358 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 57,929 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 57,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,023 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 51,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,566 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm~ and has a nail in outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 44,566 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm~ and has a nail in outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,742 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,723 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,380 miles

n/s/f under tray loose

o/s/ftyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,894 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 RYR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RYR, 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 RYR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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