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AB08 YHZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

204,283 mi
Last recorded204,283 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 204,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 201,885 miles

Clutch poor

Handbrake cable outer skin rubbed through on both sides

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside and running gear is corroded

Undertray is hanging down

Fail 4 Mar 2025 201,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Clutch poor

Handbrake cable outer skin rubbed through on both sides

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside and running gear is corroded

Undertray is hanging down

Pass 7 Mar 2024 198,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 195,017 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 194,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 190,985 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 187,505 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 187,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 184,762 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 163,461 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 163,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 135,867 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 106,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 73,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,136 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,900 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,702 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 YHZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 YHZ registered?

AB08 YHZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 YHZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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