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EA08 PHF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,543 mi
Last recorded187,543 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 PHF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 187,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 180,673 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 180,673 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 168,404 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 144,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,649 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 94,337 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 94,337 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 58,537 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 48,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 36,316 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 30,758 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,046 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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EA08 PHF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA08 PHF, 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 EA08 PHF registered?

EA08 PHF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EA08 PHF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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