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BJ08 OEW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,110 mi
Last recorded65,110 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OEW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,645 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 58,153 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 56,296 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 56,127 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 51,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 47,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,348 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,964 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,867 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 29,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,129 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,360 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 19,360 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,306 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,458 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 OEW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 OEW registered?

BJ08 OEW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BJ08 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 OEW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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