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AA08 YJY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,763 mi
Last recorded95,763 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YJY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension arms corroded + general areas of corosion

Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,093 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED + FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 21 Feb 2024 89,871 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,155 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,795 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 80,762 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 75,697 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 16 Mar 2019 75,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,542 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2016 68,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,439 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,459 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,061 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 YJY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJY, 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 AA08 YJY registered?

AA08 YJY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AA08 YJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 YJY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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