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DY08 FBO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,802 mi
Last recorded140,802 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FBO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 140,802 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 140,759 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED AND INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED AND INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 137,356 miles

light rust on rear inner sills

unable to see condition of front brake pads suspect low

Fail 24 Jun 2019 137,354 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced plus lamp broken (4.4.3 (a))

light rust on rear inner sills

unable to see condition of front brake pads suspect low

Pass 22 Jun 2018 132,874 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 132,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,023 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 128,021 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 122,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 120,630 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 120,628 miles

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

rear nearside brake disc very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2014 118,503 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,599 miles

front tyres worn low in centre of tread

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 20 Jul 2012 110,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,794 miles

Nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

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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DY08 FBO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY08 FBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 FBO registered?

DY08 FBO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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