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FE08 OLW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,768 mi
Last recorded121,768 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 OLW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 121,768 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak poss from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 121,742 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault TRC and VSC lights on (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge from cracking/perished 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak poss from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 108,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 108,371 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,668 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Jan 2021 90,668 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion Inner Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 71,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner And Outer Edges Of Tread Torn -- 205 55 16 -- (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion Inner Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm And Worn On Inner And Outer Edges Of Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 69,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm And Worn On Inner And Outer Edges Of Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 64,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Wearing On Inner Edge Of Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Wearing On Inner Edge Tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 64,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Torn To Cord On Outer Edge Of Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Wearing On Inner Edge Of Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Wearing On Inner Edge Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,429 miles

Front Brake Disc's lipped And Worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm - 205 55 16 - (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Starting To Crack On Inner And Outer Edge's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,932 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,931 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight spongyness to brake pedal

Fail 25 Jul 2012 43,174 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,817 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 38,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

worn discs & pads.

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 OLW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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