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FL08 CUC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

196,675 mi
Last recorded196,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 CUC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 196,675 miles

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

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

corrosion to underneath components / suspension components

Fail 4 Jun 2026 196,528 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underneath components / suspension components

Pass 29 May 2025 185,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50x17 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50x17 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 185,555 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50x17 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50x17 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 176,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 161,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 161,331 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 144,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsr/osr splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 135,849 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr/osf on limit...osf worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 135,801 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm insecurely attached no split pin fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr/osf on limit...osf worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 107,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,153 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 83,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,495 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,321 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,199 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,632 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,428 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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FL08 CUC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FL08 CUC, 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 FL08 CUC registered?

FL08 CUC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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