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BU08 OGP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

344,249 mi
Last recorded344,249 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OGP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 344,249 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 344,228 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s has excessive movement in rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 342,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 342,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seriously twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 317,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 317,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 4 Mar 2019 298,400 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) heavy play in inner rack joint ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) heavy play in inner rack joint ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 288,421 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms rear bushes perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front inner rack joint has movement

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 288,175 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms rear bushes perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not fully clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner rack joint has movement

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 273,882 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 256,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 234,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 216,330 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 193,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 168,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 149,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,175 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,886 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,922 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,136 miles

Offside Outer 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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BU08 OGP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BU08 OGP, 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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BU08 OGP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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