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FG08 ELH

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,319 mi
Last recorded165,319 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ELH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 165,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 163,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 162,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 159,983 miles

all underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 155,646 miles

under body corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 156,646 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

under body corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 142,894 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 125,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,111 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 108,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlight dim

Fail 5 May 2016 108,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlight dim

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,947 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 ELH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG08 ELH, 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 FG08 ELH registered?

FG08 ELH is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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