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BJ08 AZX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,765 mi
Last recorded172,765 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 172,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 160,901 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2022 137,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear wearing outside wall

under body and parts corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,596 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear tyre cracked

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 114,594 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear tyre cracked

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 107,059 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and worn on edges

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

Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 107,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracked and worn on edges

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

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,927 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 99,926 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,534 miles

Both inner rack joints have slight play

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 76,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,646 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 66,646 miles

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,629 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,513 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 35,198 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,509 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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BJ08 AZX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ08 AZX, 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 AZX registered?

BJ08 AZX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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