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FE08 OFS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,414 mi
Last recorded201,414 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 OFS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 201,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 14 May 2019 201,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2018 187,344 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 187,340 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 170,337 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Trailer socket mounting bracket distorted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 149,804 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 149,804 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 125,821 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 125,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,343 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

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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FE08 OFS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE08 OFS, 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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FE08 OFS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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