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EK58 FAU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,645 mi
Last recorded149,645 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 FAU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 149,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just passed 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just passed 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to handbrake outer cable

Fail 22 Sep 2016 149,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just passed 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just passed 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to handbrake outer cable

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,671 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 109,418 miles

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

nail in the o/s rear tyre.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 109,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nail in the o/s rear tyre.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,384 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 87,382 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,210 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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EK58 FAU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EK58 FAU, 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

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What year was EK58 FAU registered?

EK58 FAU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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