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DU08 AYC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,058 mi
Last recorded216,058 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 AYC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 216,058 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 198,639 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 179,377 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2023 170,681 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 170,680 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 160,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 148,997 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 140,574 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 140,572 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,294 miles

undertrays damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2018 114,951 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 114,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind inner wheel arch cover (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind inner wheel arch cover (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,676 miles

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 25 Mar 2016 95,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,529 miles

(note :- various covers & under trays are fitted obscuring some components.)

nearside front tyre outer edge of tread is worn smooth.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,565 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,132 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,132 miles

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

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 AYC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DU08 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

DU08 AYC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is DU08 AYC safe to buy?

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