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BT08 HGL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,436 mi
Last recorded168,436 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HGL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 168,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including springs & other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 168,436 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including springs & other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 164,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 164,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 155,055 miles

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 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 143,232 miles

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 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 136,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 125,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, sidewall cut, no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, valve perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both, tyres, cracked & perished, no cords showing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,250 miles

Advise wipers smearing.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,697 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,452 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,306 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 81,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 75,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,241 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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BT08 HGL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel 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 BT08 HGL, 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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BT08 HGL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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