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FH08 OWF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,495 mi
Last recorded180,495 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 OWF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 180,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 167,587 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 155,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,234 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 142,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,179 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 115,224 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 115,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 106,357 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 106,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,407 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,047 miles

IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For brake performance defects please enter 5575 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,523 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,397 miles

damage to vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,397 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

damage to vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,777 miles

front discs lipped

object in osr tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,160 miles

front discs lipped

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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FH08 OWF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 FH08 OWF, 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 FH08 OWF registered?

FH08 OWF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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