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FG08 DGZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,125 mi
Last recorded153,125 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 DGZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 153,125 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

​Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Fail 4 Nov 2025 153,125 miles

Nearside Front Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

​Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Pass 4 Nov 2024 146,763 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframe corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 139,675 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

​Engine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 3 Nov 2023 139,668 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

​Engine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,296 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 124,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Dec 2020 120,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 119,187 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 116,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,444 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 105,444 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,547 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,590 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 78,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,413 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 66,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 66,384 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,248 miles

advise- front wipers torn advise replaced

Fail 24 May 2013 61,163 miles

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

advise- front wipers torn advise replaced

Pass 1 May 2012 47,223 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,818 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 DGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG08 DGZ, 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

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What year was FG08 DGZ registered?

FG08 DGZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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