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FE08 OGU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,357 mi
Last recorded137,357 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 OGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 137,357 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 128,544 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 128,381 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault vsc trac (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,771 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 117,770 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,562 miles

General under-body corrosion.

High level stop lamp inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 106,562 miles

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

General under-body corrosion.

High level stop lamp inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,547 miles

General under-body corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rotational scraping noise.

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

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

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Fail 18 Mar 2021 97,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General under-body corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rotational scraping noise.

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

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

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,144 miles

General under-body/suspension corrosion.

High level brake light not working

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

General under-body/suspension corrosion.

High level brake light not working

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,181 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 70,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,773 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,968 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,714 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,230 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,960 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,455 miles

osr tyre has cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,484 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 21,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OGU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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