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DN57 ZGA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,518 mi
Last recorded163,518 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 ZGA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 163,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge, suspension/sub-frames/inner sills corroded

Rear both brake hose ferrules

parking brake level has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Jul 2018 163,518 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge, suspension/sub-frames/inner sills corroded

Rear both brake hose ferrules

parking brake level has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jan 2017 160,909 miles

nearside wiper splitting,nsf wing liner insecure,suspension areas corroding,brake discs corroded.a/c compressor noisy ??

Pass 17 Dec 2015 153,638 miles

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

front and rear suspension/suspension arms corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 153,638 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear suspension/suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 141,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

washers frozen,

Pass 3 Jan 2014 126,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

tested wet.high level stop light not conected ??suspension arms coroded,

Fail 3 Jan 2014 126,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tested wet.high level stop light not conected ??suspension arms coroded,

Pass 3 Jan 2013 109,407 miles

tested wet

Fail 2 Jan 2013 109,407 miles

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

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

tested wet

Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,496 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,911 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 74,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 ZGA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN57 ZGA, 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 ZGA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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