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BT57 FPL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

233,521 mi
Last recorded233,521 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FPL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 233,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 25 Mar 2025 233,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 30 Mar 2024 225,928 miles

Oil leak.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2024 225,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 217,750 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

no rear washer jets

under body corrosions

Fail 27 Mar 2023 217,746 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

no rear washer jets

under body corrosions

Pass 29 Mar 2022 209,285 miles

brake fluid low but not below minimum

brake pedal spongy

covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

headlamp lenses cloudy

oil leak but not excessive

under body has general corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2022 208,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

oil leak but not excessive

under body has general corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2021 200,362 miles

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Fail 17 Mar 2021 200,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

osf wiper poor,rear wiper missing,spare tyre poor,rear reg plate poor,tyres different size,oil spill,underbody-sills-suspension-units-pipes-driveshafts-springs rustingparking brake lever travel getting high

Pass 7 Feb 2020 190,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 170,408 miles

spare tyre deflating,rear reg plate deteriorating,oil spill,passenger front tyre tread very low,underbody-components-suspension rusting

Fail 2 Feb 2019 170,120 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration turbo noise-investigate (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern faulty-aim not tested (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

spare tyre deflating,rear reg plate deteriorating,oil spill,passenger front tyre tread very low,underbody-components-suspension rusting,brake discs rusting-lipped slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2018 149,931 miles

screen chipped passenger side,oil spill,both rear brake pipes rusting,rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2017 132,483 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 112,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f driveshaft corrodded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,086 miles

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

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

n/s/f driveshaft corrodded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 109,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 109,812 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered not allowing inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2013 103,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered not allowing inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,414 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,343 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 76,343 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BT57 FPL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT57 FPL, 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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BT57 FPL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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