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DN08 OPZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,607 mi
Last recorded142,607 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 OPZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 142,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 142,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 135,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 135,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2018 128,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 114,119 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 114,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 107,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,729 miles

child seat fitted to/near side rear

Fail 18 Jan 2014 82,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 82,118 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,566 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,566 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,868 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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DN08 OPZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN08 OPZ, 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 OPZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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