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CA08 XTR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

236,400 mi
Last recorded236,400 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XTR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 236,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dipstick tube broken

Fail 18 Dec 2017 236,391 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dipstick tube broken

Pass 6 Sep 2017 224,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on its inside edge + cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2017 224,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on its inside edge + cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2017 224,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed back of headlight (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 222,914 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure hole in tyre, runflat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear track rod end locking device is a key ring

dipstick tube broken

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 206,626 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

dipstick tube broken

Fail 6 Dec 2016 206,623 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

dipstick tube broken

Pass 3 Aug 2016 197,053 miles

Front suspension has a nasty knock on operation

Nearside Front A.B.S sensor been glued in

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 197,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Electronic stability system switch insecure abs sensor (3.4.5)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front suspension has a nasty knock on operation

Nearside Front A.B.S sensor been glued in

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 196,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Large crack to N/S lower of windscreen

N/S stop lamp dim

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

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

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 18 Dec 2015 185,727 miles

Fog light switch do not operate as manufacture designed but will turn on and off on the same switch

Slight play in the nearside of steering rack

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 185,723 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Slight play in the nearside of steering rack

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 163,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/f wiper split at edges

one washer jet on o/s and n/s just missing screen. has enough to clear screen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 123,073 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 122,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Door mirror glass @ n/s insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2012 92,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

o/s/f wiper split on edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,284 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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CA08 XTR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CA08 XTR, 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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CA08 XTR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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