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DF08 VHW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,658 mi
Last recorded71,658 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VHW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tyre has screw in tread ()

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2025 71,656 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tyre has screw in tread ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover deuterating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 61,754 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 61,730 miles

Offside Front Outer Bumper insecure bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low headlight aim to low possibly due to damage on vehicle (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,449 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,486 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,689 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,963 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,319 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,362 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,750 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 31,688 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,318 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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DF08 VHW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 DF08 VHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF08 VHW registered?

DF08 VHW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is DF08 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 VHW 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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