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FH08 PWL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,004 mi
Last recorded139,004 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 PWL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 139,004 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 129,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 129,017 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 116,854 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 116,854 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,270 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 113,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,989 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 105,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,413 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 97,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,423 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 74,916 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,434 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,454 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,212 miles

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

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

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 PWL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

FH08 PWL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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