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FG08 DGU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,419 mi
Last recorded221,419 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 DGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 221,419 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

underbody and suspension heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 212,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear in arches (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking brake has only just met the minimum requirement and may need adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Feb 2018 212,003 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear in arches (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 199,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

front wishbones slightly corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack/rack ends

Fail 10 Jul 2017 199,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

front wishbones slightly corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack/rack ends

Pass 31 Jan 2017 184,025 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones corroded

slight play in n/s rack end

slight play in o/s bottom ball-joint

Fail 30 Jan 2017 183,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones corroded

slight play in n/s rack end

slight play in o/s bottom ball-joint

Pass 5 Jul 2016 168,520 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 167,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 156,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 132,238 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 120,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,634 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 100,629 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 192,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 166,359 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 166,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 132,321 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 132,321 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,227 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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FG08 DGU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG08 DGU, 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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FG08 DGU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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