CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE08 OWM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,869 mi
Last recorded231,869 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 OWM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 231,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 215,255 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 18 Dec 2021 206,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 203,961 miles

Rear Suspension components are corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 163,894 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 163,838 miles

Central Front Sound deadening material insecure resting on turbo under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 120,945 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 71,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and scrubbing inner edge

Rear Anti roll bar corroded

Rear Brakes 22% imbalance

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,989 miles

Both front brake pipes to flexy hoses slightly corroded

Engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Offside tyre sidewall to tread cracked slightly

Offside wiper torn but clearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs worn lipped

Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Both front brake pipes to flexy hoses slightly corroded

Engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Offside tyre sidewall to tread cracked slightly

Offside wiper torn but clearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs worn lipped

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,406 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,179 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 30,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 30,452 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
Full Toyota Avensis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE08 OWM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE08 OWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE08 OWM?

You can check the full history of FE08 OWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE08 OWM registered?

FE08 OWM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is FE08 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 OWM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE08 OWM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE08 OWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.