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DB51 NGS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,891 mi
Last recorded175,891 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 NGS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 175,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 171,562 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 168,405 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 162,980 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 159,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 153,560 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 153,560 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 149,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 149,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 142,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 136,517 miles

vehicle has slight corrosion to under surface suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2017 126,735 miles

dent in boot lid

Fail 24 Oct 2017 126,735 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

dent in boot lid

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,153 miles

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

dent in boot lid

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,301 miles

boot lid dented

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot lid dented

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,646 miles

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

damage on rear tail gate

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,872 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 65,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2011 45,801 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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DB51 NGS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DB51 NGS, 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 DB51 NGS registered?

DB51 NGS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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