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AK58 AYJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,684 mi
Last recorded116,684 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 AYJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 116,684 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 109,697 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 109,684 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,544 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 102,541 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 100,952 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 100,952 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 99,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,355 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,953 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 74,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 65,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted so not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 18 Jun 2016 65,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted so not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 27 Jun 2015 48,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre tread cracked on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread cracked on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,076 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,078 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,170 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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AK58 AYJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AK58 AYJ, 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 AK58 AYJ registered?

AK58 AYJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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