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EA58 SFU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,698 mi
Last recorded182,698 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 SFU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 182,698 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 182,698 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 178,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,454 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 146,620 miles

Central brake light inop

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear suspension rusty

general rust underside vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2020 137,549 miles

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

steel brake pipes rusty

underbody rust

Fail 1 Dec 2020 137,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steel brake pipes rusty

underbody rust

Pass 3 Dec 2019 133,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

handbrake lever high

underbody rust

Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,981 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 117,671 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 105,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,543 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,893 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,860 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 43,860 miles

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

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

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 SFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black 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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

EA58 SFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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