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DE08 AUJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,247 mi
Last recorded153,247 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 153,247 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 149,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front o/s/f fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

handbrake lever travel needs slight adjustment

Pass 27 Jan 2022 146,813 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure engine undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front headlight slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension items heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 146,813 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure accident damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low accident damage (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure engine undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front headlight slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension items heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 144,399 miles

Offside Front fog lamp in op

rear wiper poor

unable to check spare tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2021 144,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp in op

rear wiper poor

unable to check spare tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2019 137,893 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 137,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 128,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 128,234 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 115,276 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,887 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,592 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 AUJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AUJ, 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 DE08 AUJ registered?

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

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