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EX08 URK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,789 mi
Last recorded104,789 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 URK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 104,789 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both retaining bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing and stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint with hose but partially obscured by arch lining (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint with hose but partially obscured by arch lining (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 90,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 77,410 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,014 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 72,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 66,324 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,639 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,284 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,201 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 40,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EX08 URK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EX08 URK, 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 EX08 URK registered?

EX08 URK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 URK safe to buy?

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