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BL08 AOK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

211,797 mi
Last recorded211,797 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AOK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 211,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 210,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 209,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 204,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 199,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 199,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 196,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

drive belt deteriorated

oil on minimum

rear fog lamp switch temperamental

Pass 21 Jul 2020 194,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 194,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 190,921 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 180,658 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake have long travel

Pass 15 Nov 2017 177,453 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 155,408 miles

all 4 tyre valves perisches

Pass 17 Nov 2014 147,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2014 138,218 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 138,195 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 128,392 miles

offside rear tyre nail in side of tread

Fail 18 Nov 2013 128,392 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

offside rear tyre nail in side of tread

Pass 20 May 2013 118,760 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,470 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a nail in it @ 3mm just meets pass standard today

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,448 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,523 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,523 miles

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

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

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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BL08 AOK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BL08 AOK, 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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BL08 AOK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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