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DG08 YWU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,563 mi
Last recorded195,563 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 195,563 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearide hand brake effort low

Fail 4 Apr 2015 195,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 175,254 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 159,413 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 159,412 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 129,104 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 129,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 104,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 81,991 miles

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

advise condition of n/s side wing repeater

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 YWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWU, 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

How do I check the history of DG08 YWU?

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What year was DG08 YWU registered?

DG08 YWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 YWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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