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BW08 XPM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,800 mi
Last recorded137,800 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XPM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 137,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge severely worn, Inner tread reading 1.6mm requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge severely worn, Inner tread reading 1.6mm requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 125,075 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 112,437 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 107,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 95,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working same bulb refitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged In wheel arch before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged In wheel arch before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 86,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged In wheel arch before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged In wheel arch before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned blade and windsceen all ok now (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,338 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,116 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 65,116 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,564 miles

rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 7 Feb 2017 56,533 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre perished and screw in tread

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,316 miles

high level stop lamp inop

osf side repeater damaged still working

Fail 17 Feb 2016 49,316 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop

osf side repeater damaged still working

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,257 miles

front brake discs lipped

osf brake pads appear to be getting low advise full inspection

osf side repeater damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,870 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 36,727 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,157 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,090 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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BW08 XPM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 BW08 XPM, 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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BW08 XPM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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