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DA57 OPT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,729 mi
Last recorded184,729 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 OPT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 184,729 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 179,641 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 179,641 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 171,747 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 171,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 165,875 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 165,790 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil warning light on

Pass 5 Dec 2017 150,656 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front inner brake discs heavily worn

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Dec 2017 150,656 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing stork (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front inner brake discs heavily worn

Pass 17 Dec 2016 133,771 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 133,771 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 133,530 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,743 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 120,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 118,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,303 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 101,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 101,794 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 82,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 82,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,637 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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DA57 OPT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA57 OPT, 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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DA57 OPT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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