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EK58 MDE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,760 mi
Last recorded181,760 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 MDE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 181,760 miles

Nearside headlamp loose

Fail 9 Oct 2015 181,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 156,048 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 133,843 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

gearbox oil leak

rear bumper inner panel bent and boot floor has two small splits

rear handbrake cables worn

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2013 133,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear bumper inner panel bent and boot floor has two small splits

rear handbrake cables worn

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2011 87,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front headlamp insecure when bonnet up

Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,185 miles

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

nearside front headlamp insecure when bonnet up

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 MDE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

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

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