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DU08 EMV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,671 mi
Last recorded143,671 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EMV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 143,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside fronts perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 143,671 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside fronts perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,062 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 119,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 119,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 112,438 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 95,261 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 85,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Dec 2015 76,880 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 76,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 69,096 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pipes corroding at hoses

Fail 11 Jan 2014 60,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm inside shoulder

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,624 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm inside shoulder

Pass 5 Jan 2013 52,196 miles

Front & rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,733 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,812 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 EMV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

DU08 EMV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is DU08 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 EMV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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