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AB08 VUS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,369 mi
Last recorded150,369 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VUS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2023 150,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 146,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 140,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 133,944 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 130,726 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly in inside

Fail 23 May 2018 130,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly in inside

Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,183 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

hi-level stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Feb 2017 130,183 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi-level stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 126,764 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread and wearing low

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,911 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 122,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,065 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,232 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,165 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,165 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,159 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,493 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)

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 VUS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

AB08 VUS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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