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AF08 LSY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,390 mi
Last recorded176,390 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LSY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 176,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 170,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 166,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 144,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 144,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 142,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 119,084 miles

front number plate faded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,422 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 108,026 miles

Front number plate poor.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,026 miles

Front number plate poor.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,748 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,748 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,486 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 61,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,150 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 LSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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