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DG08 VHW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

234,118 mi
Last recorded234,118 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VHW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 234,118 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 234,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 222,012 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 204,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 188,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint also has a temp repair (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 171,689 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 163,908 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 143,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 143,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 124,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,214 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 88,214 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

tested in wet conditions

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,327 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 VHW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 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.

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What year was DG08 VHW registered?

DG08 VHW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is DG08 VHW safe to buy?

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