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DY58 LFA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

401,664 mi
Last recorded401,664 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LFA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 401,664 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 385,875 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 379,574 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 372,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front fog lamps not working

plastic covers on sills unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Jul 2018 351,772 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 351,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 329,972 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both upper mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 329,972 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both upper mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 311,157 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 304,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 291,840 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 291,833 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 275,914 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 275,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 250,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 232,728 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2015 232,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 210,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 172,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,211 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 103,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,623 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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DY58 LFA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFA, 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 DY58 LFA registered?

DY58 LFA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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