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DS08 VOT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,674 mi
Last recorded115,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VOT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 115,674 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 115,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 104,576 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 104,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,458 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 91,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,137 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 76,137 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,920 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2013 52,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake fluid level low

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

brake fluid level low

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,626 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,372 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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DS08 VOT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS08 VOT, 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 DS08 VOT registered?

DS08 VOT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 VOT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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