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FH08 PWZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,569 mi
Last recorded156,569 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 156,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 141,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 129,440 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 129,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 122,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 122,634 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,833 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,893 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))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 109,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 105,434 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,668 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Oct 2018 100,668 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by flex hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake high

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,037 miles

rear box cracked by joint

engine sump plug leaking

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

handbrake high

Fail 5 Oct 2017 97,037 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine sump plug leaking

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

handbrake high

rear box cracked by joint

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,977 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,173 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 80,173 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight lip on front discs

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 PWZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PWZ, 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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FH08 PWZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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