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FD08 SKO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

175,930 mi
Last recorded175,930 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SKO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 175,930 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 175,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged outer casing worn away (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged outer casing worn away (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 167,447 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield lose

Fail 27 Jun 2023 167,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield lose

Pass 5 Jul 2022 153,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 153,087 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 139,960 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 139,960 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 125,216 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2019 118,050 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,047 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 277,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 257,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 257,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 235,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under panel fitteed

Fail 25 Jun 2016 235,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine cover fitted

under panel fitteed

Pass 24 Dec 2015 214,913 miles

UNDER PANEL FITTED

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2015 214,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNDER PANEL FITTED

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 192,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2014 171,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2014 171,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 148,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 127,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 127,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 101,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 84,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 48,481 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 May 2011 48,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs slightly worn

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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FD08 SKO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FD08 SKO, 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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FD08 SKO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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