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DE08 AUY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,925 mi
Last recorded226,925 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 226,925 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

Fail 19 Apr 2017 226,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

Pass 19 Apr 2016 217,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

nearside rear light unit has slight water ingress

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 208,727 miles

front brakes worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slight damage on side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2014 192,853 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 175,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 160,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 141,979 miles

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

Offside Front 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 AUY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AUY, 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 AUY registered?

DE08 AUY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is DE08 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 AUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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