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DE08 OWB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 117,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2026 117,679 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 106,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 103,580 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 103,496 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire under fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,090 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 93,928 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 88,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 83,347 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,465 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres perished and wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,810 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 62,774 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and split on edges not to canvas

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and split on edges not to canvas

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked and perished

underside suspension components of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyrs slightly cracked and perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,094 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 21,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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 OWB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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