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FE08 VHY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,560 mi
Last recorded146,560 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 146,560 miles

Front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Rear exhaust silencer damaged

long travel on hand brake

Fail 8 Mar 2023 146,560 miles

Front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer damaged

long travel on hand brake

Pass 15 Mar 2022 139,212 miles

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2021 130,392 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 130,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 123,168 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 123,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,118 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,268 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,438 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,842 miles

Oil leak noted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,842 miles

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

Oil leak noted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,362 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 58,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,897 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,038 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 34,993 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 26,456 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 VHY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE08 VHY safe to buy?

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