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EJ08 OGF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,702 mi
Last recorded204,702 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 OGF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 204,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 198,283 miles

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

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

parking brake has high travel

Fail 15 Mar 2022 198,278 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake has high travel

Pass 8 Apr 2021 194,558 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 194,558 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 194,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2020 181,138 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 187,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

n/s/r tyre worn

oil low ,,, coolant low

rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Feb 2019 177,936 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 168,162 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 168,162 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 160,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 151,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 146,142 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 136,296 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel sligtly high

Pass 9 Mar 2013 128,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 118,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 118,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 102,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,987 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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EJ08 OGF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJ08 OGF, 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 EJ08 OGF registered?

EJ08 OGF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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