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CU08 ZZL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,754 mi
Last recorded175,754 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 ZZL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 175,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 175,752 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE/ CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER COVER RUSTY

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 170,517 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 170,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 165,262 miles

Nearside Front inner arch lining fouling tyre

Offside Front inner arch lining fouling tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 165,262 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch lining fouling tyre

Offside Front inner arch lining fouling tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 160,283 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 160,282 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 156,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,716 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 121,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,287 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 112,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,997 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 87,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 73,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s , o/s front tyres worn out on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s , o/s front tyres worn out on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,455 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

small stone chips and light scratches windscreen

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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CU08 ZZL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CU08 ZZL, 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 CU08 ZZL registered?

CU08 ZZL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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