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FH08 PUV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

207,982 mi
Last recorded207,982 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 PUV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 207,982 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2025 206,834 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 204,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 203,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 198,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 198,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2021 177,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 173,230 miles

Nearside Rear Lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Pass 30 Mar 2019 147,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 147,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,408 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 120,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,691 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,628 miles

Front number plate loose

Offside Front side light faulty

Rear fog light switch faulty

Fail 27 Jun 2016 88,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front number plate loose

Offside Front side light faulty

Rear fog light switch faulty

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,693 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,931 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 PUV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

FH08 PUV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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