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FH08 RDX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,789 mi
Last recorded171,789 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 RDX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 171,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 168,705 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 164,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 160,731 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 160,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 156,289 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 151,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 144,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 138,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,856 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 131,811 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,226 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 124,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 116,716 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 116,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 103,335 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 103,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,181 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 55,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,084 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 RDX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RDX, 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 RDX registered?

FH08 RDX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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