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DN57 ZFW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

205,992 mi
Last recorded205,992 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 205,992 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 202,975 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 198,299 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 193,328 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 189,400 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2019 185,146 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 181,052 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 181,013 miles

Emissions not tested due to auxillary belt shredded (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 178,068 miles

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

parking brake application uneven

Fail 7 Nov 2017 178,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake application uneven

Pass 17 Oct 2016 173,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 173,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 166,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 160,684 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 160,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Foot brake spongy and creaps down when held under pressure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

signs of dried antifreeze on sump pan.possible water leak on cooling system

Pass 5 Nov 2013 154,046 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 154,046 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 142,151 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 118,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 118,760 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 91,999 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 91,999 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 ZFW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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