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DK08 VTT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,055 mi
Last recorded148,055 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VTT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 148,055 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 146,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,198 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 120,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,087 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 113,087 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,121 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 95,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 121,427 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,598 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 97,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 80,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,575 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,497 miles

nearside front + offside rear tyres inner edges slightly perished

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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DK08 VTT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK08 VTT, 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 DK08 VTT registered?

DK08 VTT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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