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DE08 XNL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,909 mi
Last recorded92,909 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XNL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,909 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f , n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under vehicle / general

Fail 21 Aug 2025 92,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s/f , n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under vehicle / general

Pass 21 Aug 2024 88,647 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/F DRIVE SHAFT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 88,647 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/F DRIVE SHAFT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,368 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 88,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hoses near legal limit (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose ,near legal limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded near to legal limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded near to legal limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 83,311 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hoses near legal limit (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose ,near legal limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded near to legal limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded near to legal limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 80,250 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears near to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Aug 2020 77,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,055 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,443 miles

advise nail in n/s/r tyre and close to limit

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,633 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,272 miles

advise centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,641 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,976 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 XNL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 XNL, 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 XNL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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