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DU08 EKX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

241,313 mi
Last recorded241,313 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EKX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 241,313 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2024 210,257 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 210,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 183,859 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 155,135 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,697 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 139,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 113,269 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 113,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,184 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 93,157 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 93,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 92,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 92,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,411 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,347 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 80,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling wing liner (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,571 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 61,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,938 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 51,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,245 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,106 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 20,440 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 EKX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

DU08 EKX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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