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EK08 AEA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,371 mi
Last recorded119,371 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AEA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 119,371 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 119,367 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 115,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 114,793 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,949 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 104,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 101,778 miles

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 96,498 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,482 miles

Slight chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,400 miles

At the time of test there were two large child seats fitted thus only a visual inspection of the rear seatbelts and seat backrests was possible

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,108 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily perished split and more than seven years old

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,582 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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EK08 AEA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EK08 AEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK08 AEA?

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What year was EK08 AEA registered?

EK08 AEA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 AEA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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