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BT57 YXM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,990 mi
Last recorded150,990 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YXM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 150,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 140,904 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 134,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 127,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 122,882 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 122,882 miles

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,026 miles

Coil spring worn both front springs worn on bottom cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 116,026 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring worn both front springs worn on bottom cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 110,049 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 110,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,334 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 95,334 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,825 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 88,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,520 miles

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

Offside Front lower arm bush has play

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,933 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,748 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 57,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,413 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,468 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 33,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

nail in o/s/f tyre and tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,462 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

nail in o/s/f tyre and tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,793 miles

Nail in nearside 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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BT57 YXM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

BT57 YXM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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