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DN57 WUA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,685 mi
Last recorded185,685 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 185,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 181,278 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 170,293 miles

both front and rear subframes corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 170,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front and rear subframes corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 159,299 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component 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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 159,293 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4.2 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front and rear subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 148,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 138,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Dec 2018 125,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,157 miles

all brake pipes covered in plastic unable to inspect

Fail 21 Dec 2017 115,157 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in plastic unable to inspect

Pass 23 Dec 2016 108,082 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,171 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,108 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,786 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 46,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,579 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,733 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,372 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre bald on outter edges,recommend replace soon.

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 WUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN57 WUA, 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 DN57 WUA registered?

DN57 WUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is DN57 WUA safe to buy?

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