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BJ08 AXB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

250,143 mi
Last recorded250,143 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 AXB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 250,143 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 237,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear entire suspension corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 223,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sill covers fitted

under body surface rust

Pass 29 Mar 2017 210,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 201,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear brake disc lipped

Pass 30 Mar 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 162,625 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 162,594 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 124,961 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 124,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,179 miles

engine management light on

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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BJ08 AXB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ08 AXB, 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 BJ08 AXB registered?

BJ08 AXB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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