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DX08 MBV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,886 mi
Last recorded189,886 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 MBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 189,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 181,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 May 2023 181,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 176,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 169,693 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle chassis/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 169,692 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 166,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle piping (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 161,025 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 151,972 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 142,766 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,280 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 133,280 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 125,032 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 116,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,619 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,604 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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DX08 MBV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DX08 MBV, 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 DX08 MBV registered?

DX08 MBV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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