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FG08 XBE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

245,040 mi
Last recorded245,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 XBE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 245,040 miles

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

Nearside both door damage

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear under body corroded

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 245,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside both door damage

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear under body corroded

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 240,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear passenger side door damage .

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear under the car corroded.

Pass 21 May 2024 236,749 miles

Front & rear suspension corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear passenger door damage.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 233,795 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 229,075 miles

Front & rear suspension corroded

Nearside front & rear door damaged

Underside of car corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 224,156 miles

Nearside Front Passenger Door Dent

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 224,156 miles

Nearside Front Passenger Door Dent

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 210,343 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 210,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 178,749 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 178,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 143,182 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 107,571 miles

rear of off side and near side front to rear metal brake pipes rusting behind inner wheel arch matting

Fail 3 Jun 2017 107,571 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear of off side and near side front to rear metal brake pipes rusting behind inner wheel arch matting

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,359 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 81,525 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,407 miles

deteriation front registration plate

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,366 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,057 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 29,255 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,255 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 XBE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

FG08 XBE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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