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FH08 PYG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 78,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 77,939 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 77,939 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,538 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 74,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,924 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 72,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 68,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,340 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,001 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

underbody corrosion.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,307 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,112 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 49,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,944 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 31,369 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,369 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,177 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 PYG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

FH08 PYG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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