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BJ08 DHO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,267 mi
Last recorded131,267 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DHO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 131,267 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 131,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 117,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,331 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,955 miles

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

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2021 90,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,577 miles

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,617 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 69,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,403 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,001 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,127 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,125 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,866 miles

offside wiper split slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2011 28,611 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 28,606 miles

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

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 DHO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

BJ08 DHO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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