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EA58 VWX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,069 mi
Last recorded45,069 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 VWX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 44,282 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 44,278 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 43,212 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,680 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 38,972 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 38,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 36,079 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 33,581 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 33,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 30,697 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,408 miles

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 27,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear parking brakes show a low overall performance effort of 19%.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,570 miles

service brake pedal shows travel.

child seat fitted at the near side rear.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 25,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

child seat fitted at the near side rear.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 23,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 18,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

parking brake lever travel.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

parking brake lever travel.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front service brake shsow imbalance.

off and near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 11,312 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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EA58 VWX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EA58 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

EA58 VWX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 December 2008.

Is EA58 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA58 VWX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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