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FD08 VKM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,451 mi
Last recorded130,451 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VKM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,451 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2019 130,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 24 & 16 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/50/17 goodyear efficient grip (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 117,243 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 117,243 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,772 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 102,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 88,935 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 73,316 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s 215-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 73,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s 215-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,105 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 24,455 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 17,076 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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FD08 VKM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD08 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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