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BT08 OCN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,337 mi
Last recorded108,337 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 108,337 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension components generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 108,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension components generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,169 miles

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

Heavy corrosion on vehicle underside

Fail 29 Sep 2023 108,166 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Heavy corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,693 miles

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2022 106,691 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,172 miles

corrossion on rear suspension

Fail 21 Sep 2021 106,171 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

corrossion on rear suspension

Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,587 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,047 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 88,554 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 85,021 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 85,021 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,402 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,970 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,944 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OCN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT08 OCN, 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 BT08 OCN registered?

BT08 OCN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BT08 OCN safe to buy?

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