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BU08 UCA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,332 mi
Last recorded172,332 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 UCA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 172,332 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General under body rust

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 163,063 miles

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

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 163,056 miles

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

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

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 148,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 139,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 139,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 112,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,405 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,977 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 68,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,789 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,859 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,298 miles

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 UCA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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