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BT57 YXL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,011 mi
Last recorded151,011 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YXL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 151,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 148,804 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 148,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 143,799 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 133,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,904 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 120,886 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,200 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 113,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 112,992 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 100,728 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,215 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,181 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 61,342 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 61,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 48,377 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 48,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,309 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 46,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

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 YXL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXL, 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 BT57 YXL registered?

BT57 YXL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is BT57 YXL safe to buy?

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