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FE08 OXG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,682 mi
Last recorded173,682 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 173,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2024 171,962 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 169,573 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 169,573 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres have inner sidewalls split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 166,773 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight roughness when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both tail lamp units have condensation inside

Fail 6 Dec 2022 166,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbed through outer covering (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight roughness when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both tail lamp units have condensation inside

Pass 24 Nov 2021 164,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre has bead leak outer rim near to valve

Pass 15 Dec 2020 162,955 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 162,953 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 157,738 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch area. Appears to be coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake effort was lacking however picked up and locked off.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 157,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords As marked. Tyre is also perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch area. Appears to be coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake effort was lacking however picked up and locked off.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 149,726 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 149,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel arch liner, broken and missing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 135,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 131,845 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,095 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 125,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 110,042 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,455 miles

both front tyres worn inner/outer edges

front discs lipped

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 May 2011 56,268 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
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FE08 OXG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OXG, 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 FE08 OXG registered?

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

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