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BK58 UAJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,688 mi
Last recorded179,688 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 UAJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 179,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 179,687 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 178,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 171,460 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))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 171,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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))

trc light on

vsc light on

Pass 20 Jun 2017 168,361 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 162,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre BADLY worn inner edge, low @ 1.7mm, badly cracked and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre BADLY worn on inner edge and close to the wear bars, badly cracked and perished. 215/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 152,810 miles

Both rear tyres low, slightly cracked and worn on inner edges 215/50R17

Pass 23 Jun 2014 143,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 134,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 124,474 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,688 miles

both rear handbrake cables chafed

frt discs worn

o/s/f splash guard loose

Fail 12 Sep 2011 118,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear handbrake cables chafed

frt discs worn

o/s/f splash guard loose

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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BK58 UAJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK58 UAJ, 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 BK58 UAJ registered?

BK58 UAJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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