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FG08 YCE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,799 mi
Last recorded89,799 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YCE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,799 miles

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

all front and rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2025 89,789 miles

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

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

all front and rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2024 89,006 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,537 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 87,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 85,133 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,533 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,094 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 75,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 70,072 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,575 miles

rear tyres close to wear markers

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,570 miles

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 21 Dec 2016 59,910 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,402 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,401 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,633 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 YCE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

FG08 YCE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FG08 YCE safe to buy?

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