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DA08 XSM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,034 mi
Last recorded201,034 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 XSM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 201,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front, offside rear all near limits (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

washer bottle cracked an dripping water

Fail 26 Oct 2016 200,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side reapeater on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front, offside rear all near limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 184,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 184,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 163,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 136,751 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 110,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,345 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 XSM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSM, 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 DA08 XSM registered?

DA08 XSM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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