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FG08 VBC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,798 mi
Last recorded178,798 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VBC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 178,798 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 174,174 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 169,263 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 162,571 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 162,557 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 153,980 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 153,979 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 144,670 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 144,670 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 137,901 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,874 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 127,874 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 102,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,483 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,446 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

advise o/s/r tyre has small nail in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,032 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,993 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,481 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 35,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 VBC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

FG08 VBC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is FG08 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 VBC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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