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AC08 TXY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,277 mi
Last recorded114,277 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 TXY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,277 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 114,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 105,933 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 104,933 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 1 Mar 2019 94,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,011 miles

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

unable to see rear brake pipe ends, covered up by wheel arch liners.....

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,062 miles

Offside Front wiper split but clearing ok

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,884 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre valves perished

coolant level low

oil level on min

Fail 25 Mar 2014 70,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre valves perished

coolant level low

oil level on min

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,884 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads starting to wear thin.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,175 miles

front brake pads starting to wear thin.

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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AC08 TXY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC08 TXY, 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 AC08 TXY registered?

AC08 TXY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is AC08 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 TXY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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