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AC08 ZLV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,120 mi
Last recorded168,120 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 168,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 152,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 143,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 134,745 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 130,577 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Mar 2020 130,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Sep 2018 115,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,811 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 87,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,761 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,589 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 54,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 43,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,998 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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AC08 ZLV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AC08 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

AC08 ZLV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AC08 ZLV safe to buy?

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