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DE08 AUH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,078 mi
Last recorded201,078 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 201,078 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 182,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 182,233 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 173,064 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 29 Jan 2022 160,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 147,984 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 147,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 134,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 131,516 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 131,514 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached broken (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,679 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 75,590 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2014 68,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,326 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 49,579 miles

Front pads starting to get low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 49,579 miles

Front pads starting to get low

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

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 AUH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE08 AUH, 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 AUH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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