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DA08 AYM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,065 mi
Last recorded161,065 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AYM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 161,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 159,165 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 159,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 155,129 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 149,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 143,329 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 143,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 142,479 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 126,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 126,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,811 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 106,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,617 miles

high level brake light inoperative. customer advised me its been disconected

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and slight damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre has nail in it and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2013 75,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

high level brake light inoperative. customer advised me its been disconected

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and slight damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre has nail in it and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,278 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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DA08 AYM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA08 AYM, 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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DA08 AYM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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