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DY58 KWU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,012 mi
Last recorded183,012 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 KWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 183,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 170,924 miles

AUXILIARY BELT PERISHED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN WORN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 160,430 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 160,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 151,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2019 134,445 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 134,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 116,773 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,878 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 101,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,089 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 91,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,154 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 74,537 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,537 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,492 miles

Brake pedal very slightly spongy.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DY58 KWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY58 KWU, 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 DY58 KWU registered?

DY58 KWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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