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FG08 ERO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,953 mi
Last recorded116,953 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ERO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 116,953 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,531 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 113,531 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 106,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 16 Jun 2018 99,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions reversed inside out (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,254 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 84,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,247 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 72,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,223 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,041 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 ERO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

FG08 ERO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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