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EF08 YVU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,909 mi
Last recorded232,909 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YVU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 232,909 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 209,686 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 209,669 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed both sides drop links (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 183,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 183,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 173,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 157,261 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with chaulk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear handbrake outer cable chaffed

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with chaulk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear handbrake outer cable chaffed

Fail 26 Apr 2016 157,214 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with chaulk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear handbrake outer cable chaffed

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with chaulk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear handbrake outer cable chaffed

Removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 Sep 2015 137,326 miles

Headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Nearside Handbrake cable rubbing

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Handbrake cable rubbing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,072 miles

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

Slight damage to tyre side wall on nearside front

Fail 31 Mar 2015 116,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Slight damage to tyre side wall on nearside front

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2015 115,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,777 miles

engine bay upper and lower covers fitted

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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EF08 YVU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF08 YVU, 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 EF08 YVU registered?

EF08 YVU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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