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FD08 VKS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

156,084 mi
Last recorded156,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VKS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 156,084 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 144,186 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 144,183 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 132,269 miles

underbody corroded including suspension

Fail 5 May 2023 132,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corroded including suspension

Pass 19 May 2022 123,917 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 123,917 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 117,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 110,039 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 110,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 100,693 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,723 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,827 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 79,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 65,256 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 65,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 59,342 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 59,342 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 May 2014 49,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 49,846 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

poor light output from nearside front headlamp

Pass 18 May 2013 34,025 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 27,832 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 27,832 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,228 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 VKS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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