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AD08 YPX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,753 mi
Last recorded163,753 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YPX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 163,753 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 159,675 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides handbrake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 155,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 155,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 151,847 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing/wearing on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 148,609 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2021 145,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 143,065 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear advise lower hand brake effort

Offside Front 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))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 143,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear advise lower hand brake effort

Offside Front 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 31 May 2019 140,424 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable CORODDED AROUND BALANCE WAIT (6.1.7 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 140,424 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPE'S TO FLEXIE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture TO FLEXIE HOSE (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture TO FLEXIE HOSE (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable CORODDED AROUND BALANCE WAIT (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 137,444 miles

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

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

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

Slight movement on handbrake lever

Fail 29 May 2018 137,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Slight movement on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Jun 2017 135,609 miles

Central Rear central brake light not working

Oil Level Low

Pass 11 Jun 2016 129,427 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,335 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 114,146 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 99,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front no plate

advise front pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2013 85,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,609 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 58,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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AD08 YPX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AD08 YPX, 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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AD08 YPX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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