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FB57 DWV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,927 mi
Last recorded163,927 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DWV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 163,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 148,714 miles

corrosion front and rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2020 148,713 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion front and rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2018 143,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension

Engine idle speed high

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 141,349 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 18 Dec 2017 141,349 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions too clean

Pass 1 Dec 2016 131,970 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 131,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 111,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 111,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,943 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

wipers smear slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2012 67,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

wipers smear slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2011 56,666 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,666 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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FB57 DWV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FB57 DWV, 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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FB57 DWV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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