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DE08 FRO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,082 mi
Last recorded182,082 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FRO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 182,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (

Fail 1 Feb 2025 182,082 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 174,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 174,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 164,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 148,127 miles

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 134,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 24 Jan 2020 119,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 79,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,649 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 68,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,669 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,135 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 FRO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DE08 FRO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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