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DU08 AXO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,345 mi
Last recorded114,345 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 AXO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 114,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2019 101,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,166 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing slightly inner edges

stonechip front windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2018 96,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front both tyres wearing slightly inner edges

stonechip front windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,583 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded to excess strongly advise replace (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear parkbrake low effort

Rear wiper split

advise inspect n/s rear brake pipe access limited strongly advise inspect

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 90,583 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded to excess strongly advise replace (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear parkbrake low effort

Rear wiper split

advise inspect n/s rear brake pipe access limited strongly advise inspect

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,423 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded strongy advise attention (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort strongly advise attention

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,738 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,738 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,222 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion underside

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly low

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 63,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,295 miles

chip in windcsreen

n/s/r tyre low on tread depth 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,298 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 53,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,279 miles

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

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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DU08 AXO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU08 AXO, 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 DU08 AXO registered?

DU08 AXO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is DU08 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 AXO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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