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DG08 OTC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,650 mi
Last recorded129,650 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OTC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 129,650 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 121,227 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 121,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 113,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 105,467 miles

Corrosion to inner sills, both subframes, suspension arms

Pass 24 May 2022 97,627 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 97,626 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2021 93,180 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 93,180 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 89,859 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 89,859 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,250 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 81,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,417 miles

Front Both front tyres on 3mm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,711 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,410 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,761 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 32,225 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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DG08 OTC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG08 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

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

Is DG08 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 OTC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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