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EK08 XKA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,749 mi
Last recorded124,749 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 124,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 117,698 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 117,698 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 111,180 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 101,072 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 101,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,690 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2020 83,546 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 83,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 62,408 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 62,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides front (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,739 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,562 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread on inner edge.split on offside front outer tyre wall.nearside front dip beam starting become dull proberly due to the headlight reflector.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,932 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,443 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 22,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,276 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 XKA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK08 XKA, 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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EK08 XKA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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