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DG08 LEF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,760 mi
Last recorded140,760 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LEF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 140,760 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 140,692 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 133,693 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 133,631 miles

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

Front subframe and connecting components corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and connecting components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 127,164 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 127,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 121,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 114,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 92,823 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 92,811 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,341 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,109 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front sunvisor isecure but not effecting view

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,684 miles

Offside sun visor loose on fixing point

Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,804 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 48,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,327 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 31,327 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DG08 LEF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG08 LEF, 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 DG08 LEF registered?

DG08 LEF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DG08 LEF safe to buy?

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