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AU08 YAA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,643 mi
Last recorded166,643 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 YAA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 166,643 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 166,594 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 159,668 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 149,320 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 149,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 136,000 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 135,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 111,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 108,574 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 99,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slightly corrosion to under the body and rear axle components

Pass 31 May 2016 92,000 miles

N/s/r lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,404 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,068 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,173 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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AU08 YAA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 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 RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 YAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU08 YAA registered?

AU08 YAA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AU08 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 YAA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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