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FD08 YBO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

214,295 mi
Last recorded214,295 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 214,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 213,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 212,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 211,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 210,418 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 209,442 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 208,856 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 205,989 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 205,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 203,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 203,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 188,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 169,299 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 169,299 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 141,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,500 miles

front disc pitted rear disc pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2013 110,033 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 109,296 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

TAXI TEST : NON STANDARD TINTS IN REAR

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,569 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 64,569 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,549 miles

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)

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 YBO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBO, 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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What year was FD08 YBO registered?

FD08 YBO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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