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AB08 LHL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

226,169 mi
Last recorded226,169 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LHL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 226,169 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension arms, mountings, frame and springs are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 219,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components, arms, area and frame corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 207,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 196,914 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 186,217 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 175,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 166,974 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 158,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 149,301 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 127,635 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 96,621 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,318 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 77,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 64,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,167 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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AB08 LHL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AB08 LHL, 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 AB08 LHL registered?

AB08 LHL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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