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AA08 VAO

2008 Dodge Avenger

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,435 mi
Last recorded112,435 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Avenger65,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 VAO
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,435 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 112,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,437 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 109,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 106,489 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 106,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 100,810 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 100,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 94,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 90,957 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 1 Jun 2015 87,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 83,542 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 71,863 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Avenger?

Based on 11,138 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,981
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 448
position lamp(s) not working 309
Registration plate lamp not working 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 168
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AA08 VAO is a 2008 Dodge Avenger in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 65,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Avenger fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 VAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA08 VAO registered?

AA08 VAO is a 2008 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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