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DN08 DOU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

328,938 mi
Last recorded328,938 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 DOU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 328,938 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 328,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 320,167 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 319,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 309,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 298,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 28,889 miles

f reg, oil leak rear tyres low

Pass 22 May 2018 279,580 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 May 2017 271,710 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 256,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 218,488 miles

Front Both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 185,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 156,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 135,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 126,810 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 126,717 miles

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

both hand brake cables worn through outer casing

Pass 10 May 2011 94,027 miles

wear in ns inner rack joint

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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DN08 DOU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DN08 DOU, 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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DN08 DOU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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