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DN57 WMC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,883 mi
Last recorded210,883 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 WMC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 210,883 miles

underbody seal heavily applied

Fail 24 Mar 2025 210,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underbody seal heavily applied

Fail 20 Feb 2025 210,880 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front/rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge noth fronts (5.2.3 (e))

under side very rusty sprayed black paint

Pass 8 Jan 2024 209,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 197,059 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 186,495 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 175,476 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 166,471 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 166,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 152,774 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 141,661 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 141,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 128,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,266 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 116,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking BRAKE TEST NOT CHECKED (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,622 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,024 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 86,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,527 miles

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,117 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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DN57 WMC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DN57 WMC, 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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DN57 WMC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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