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AO08 NEF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,605 mi
Last recorded120,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NEF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 120,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 117,256 miles

Front Bumper slightly loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Bearing slightly noisy, advise replacement soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass slightly loose and held with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some scratching on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 117,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper slightly loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner and worn very near limit, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass slightly loose and held with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some scratching on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper loose

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens broken but has no affect on light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked but still gives view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 100,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad deeply scoring into brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens broken but has no affect on light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc outer face being deeply scored by pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked but still gives view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight worn/cuts outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged but still produces pattern at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 91,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight worn/cuts outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged but still produces pattern at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 84,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 84,322 miles

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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,942 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 77,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp aim leveled with switch in car

Fail 13 Sep 2019 69,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp aim leveled with switch in car

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,100 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 56,707 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2017 49,140 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,363 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 15,726 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,667 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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AO08 NEF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO08 NEF, 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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AO08 NEF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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