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EA58 SDZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,613 mi
Last recorded170,613 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 SDZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 170,613 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 163,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 157,347 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 152,876 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 24 Sep 2020 138,430 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 131,511 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,139 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 120,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread is stepping.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 105,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread is stepping.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,310 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,177 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,525 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,827 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,586 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,119 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,338 miles

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

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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EA58 SDZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA58 SDZ, 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 EA58 SDZ registered?

EA58 SDZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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