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EU57 XJX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,354 mi
Last recorded139,354 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 XJX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 139,354 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2022 131,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 120,503 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 120,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 114,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 111,092 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 111,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 106,059 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,662 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,353 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 93,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,585 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 77,216 miles

nsr disc scored

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,216 miles

nsr disc scored

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,850 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 15 Dec 2011 53,974 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,542 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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EU57 XJX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EU57 XJX, 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 EU57 XJX registered?

EU57 XJX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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