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AV08 OBG

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,146 mi
Last recorded121,146 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OBG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 121,146 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,941 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 117,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 113,143 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 113,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,430 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 86,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 84,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin * strong advise * (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 84,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin * strong advise * (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,627 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,408 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 73,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 66,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,627 miles

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

rear tyres blocking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 41,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,348 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AV08 OBG is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 OBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV08 OBG registered?

AV08 OBG is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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