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AF08 LVU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,561 mi
Last recorded120,561 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 120,561 miles

Nearside Rear suspension corroded

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 120,561 miles

Nearside Rear suspension corroded

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended catch stuck under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 116,669 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper Damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,652 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,108 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel indicating incorrect adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & devoid of tread on outer edge. 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 107,085 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Partially delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel indicating incorrect adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & devoid of tread on outer edge. 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,380 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 96,380 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,205 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 96,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,562 miles

brake fluid slightly contaminated

engine oil level low

Pass 15 May 2017 72,668 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,599 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 67,599 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,338 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,693 miles

Near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,691 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 40,678 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,995 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 LVU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVU, 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 AF08 LVU registered?

AF08 LVU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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