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DE08 AED

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

259,966 mi
Last recorded259,966 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 AED
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 259,966 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 259,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 233,050 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened dust cover deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear axle bushes cracking

exhaust heat shield (central) corroded / insecure but not likely to fall off

vehicle under body (rear), both rear inner sills surface rust

Fail 17 Jun 2021 233,050 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened dust cover deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear axle bushes cracking

exhaust heat shield (central) corroded / insecure but not likely to fall off

vehicle under body (rear), both rear inner sills surface rust

Pass 25 Jun 2020 217,785 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (both) (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 217,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (both) (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 199,635 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 199,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 173,140 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 173,140 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 151,103 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 151,103 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 130,007 miles

N/s/front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

O/s/front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 130,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dull (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

N/s/front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

O/s/front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 107,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper split

parking brake has long travel

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres very low tread on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper split

parking brake has long travel

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres very low tread on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,642 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,642 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,793 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brakle light not working if wired

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,275 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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DE08 AED is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black 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 DE08 AED, 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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DE08 AED is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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