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DL08 EWJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,822 mi
Last recorded118,822 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 EWJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 118,822 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 114,307 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 114,307 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,576 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s slight cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,486 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all front and rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,426 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,078 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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DL08 EWJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DL08 EWJ, 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 DL08 EWJ registered?

DL08 EWJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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