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FD08 VKP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,073 mi
Last recorded140,073 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VKP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 140,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 140,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 134,313 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 134,313 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,985 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r, close inspection not possible due to wheel liner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 127,985 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r, close inspection not possible due to wheel liner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,350 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 124,350 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all ruond (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator all round (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,712 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 113,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 108,568 miles

Both front tyres heavy inner wear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside rear to front corroded, close inspection not possible due to wheel liner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Inspection of centre belt not possible

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Wiper blade torn ends

Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,298 miles

n/s rear tyre worn badly outer edge on limit

Pass 8 Jun 2018 92,896 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,943 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,940 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,575 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2015 59,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 59,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 55,354 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 16 May 2013 43,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 37,971 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 37,971 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

front discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 29,069 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 VKP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VKP, 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 VKP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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