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AF08 HPP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

217,103 mi
Last recorded217,103 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HPP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 217,103 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front headlamps slightly clouded-misted

surface corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Pass 17 Jun 2022 214,180 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake slightly less reserve

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 210,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 15 Jul 2021 210,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 22 Oct 2020 207,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2020 207,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2019 203,408 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 197,604 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 197,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 185,319 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 178,887 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 178,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 165,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 160,286 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 155,051 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 147,154 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 136,188 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 130,697 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 130,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 120,130 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 120,088 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 117,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 116,063 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 116,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 90,411 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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AF08 HPP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AF08 HPP, 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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AF08 HPP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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