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DU08 BYX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,659 mi
Last recorded130,659 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 BYX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 130,659 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2024 122,707 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 122,694 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 119,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 111,202 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 111,201 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,576 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 96,576 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,631 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,455 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,602 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre worn bald inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake fluid reqs changing

Pass 8 Feb 2014 51,730 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,203 miles

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

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

both front brake disc,s lipped

Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,203 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disc,s lipped

Fail 16 Mar 2012 32,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,952 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,062 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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DU08 BYX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYX, 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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DU08 BYX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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