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FH08 OXZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,220 mi
Last recorded184,220 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 OXZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 184,220 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 184,220 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 176,815 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 176,815 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 169,752 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 169,752 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 162,085 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 162,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 155,404 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 145,235 miles

both inner sills slightly corroded

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 145,232 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both inner sills starting to corrode

engine management light on

vsc light on

Pass 2 Oct 2017 135,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,298 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,031 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight age cracking to suspension rubbers

Fail 1 Oct 2015 119,031 miles

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

both rear tyres age cracking

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight age cracking to suspension rubbers

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 104,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

body sill covers fitted

damage to rear body work

rear brake pads worn slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2012 99,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damage to rear bumper/boot lid

exhaust corroded

osf outer brake pad appears low

rear no.plate poor

sills covered

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2012 99,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damage to rear bumper/boot lid

exhaust corroded

osf outer brake pad appears low

rear no.plate poor

sills covered

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2011 91,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os washer jet poor

outer sills covered

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os washer jet poor

outer sills covered

small stone chips in windscreen

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 OXZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OXZ, 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 OXZ registered?

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

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