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DV58 VAU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,227 mi
Last recorded178,227 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 VAU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 178,227 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 178,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 169,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 154,445 miles

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,249 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 143,249 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,940 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 126,940 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,029 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,665 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,361 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 33,420 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,988 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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DV58 VAU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 DV58 VAU, 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 DV58 VAU registered?

DV58 VAU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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