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DU58 KOW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,488 mi
Last recorded135,488 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 KOW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 135,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 135,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 129,172 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside mounting bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside beam bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,929 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 120,929 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,965 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 116,962 miles

Brake performance not tested metal pipe corroded to point of weakness (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,152 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 113,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,779 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 74,662 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,662 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,438 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,452 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 53,361 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 42,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,483 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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DU58 KOW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU58 KOW, 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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DU58 KOW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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