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BL08 YSJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,604 mi
Last recorded158,604 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 YSJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 158,604 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 158,604 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 151,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 151,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 141,551 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 141,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 129,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 120,631 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 115,127 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 115,127 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,684 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 98,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,289 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 85,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metel to metel (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,593 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 72,593 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,800 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,530 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,291 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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BL08 YSJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BL08 YSJ, 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 BL08 YSJ registered?

BL08 YSJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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