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FH08 OWU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,641 mi
Last recorded94,641 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 94,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 94,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,044 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 85,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes . slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing , worn inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes . slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,148 miles

Exhaust system insecure Broken mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes . slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing , worn inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes . slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 76,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit ---- Recommend Replacement & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend Replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre suspect low pressure

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,505 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,138 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly age cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,454 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,579 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight age cracking between treads

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,647 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 37,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,374 miles

both front tyres worn low & have cracks in tread area

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,316 miles

Front tyres have cracks in treads.

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 OWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

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

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