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FH08 OWY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,775 mi
Last recorded77,775 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet pull defective. opens from outside

general underbody corrosion rear inner sill area / floor pan

Fail 18 Nov 2025 77,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet pull defective. opens from outside

general underbody corrosion rear inner sill area / floor pan

Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,085 miles

General underbody corrosion rear inner sill area/floor pan

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/ inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under side of vehcile and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 50,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,932 miles

Central heat shield corroded, fuel tank

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 42,794 miles

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

Central heat shield corroded, fuel tank

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,116 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 33,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 32,898 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,886 miles

Slight cracking in sidewall of both rear tyres.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,780 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre is cracked on sidewall.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,570 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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FH08 OWY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FH08 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

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

Is FH08 OWY safe to buy?

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