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BN08 BSV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,723 mi
Last recorded149,723 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 BSV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 149,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2025 149,723 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,835 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Plastic engine covers, under trays and over sills fitted

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and under body panels, strut towers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 147,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on suspension components

sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 146,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on rear suspension components

sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 144,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,622 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on rear suspension components

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 135,350 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Apr 2018 130,587 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides going into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded going into rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 126,445 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

all four tyres cracking in treads

corrosion on rear chassis sections and under body panels

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,873 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 120,873 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 108,904 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,287 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,982 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,094 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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BN08 BSV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN08 BSV, 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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BN08 BSV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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