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FL08 DVA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,463 mi
Last recorded148,463 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 DVA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,463 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 138,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 138,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 130,882 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,059 miles

general corrosion forming to underside

Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,763 miles

general corrosion forming on suspension components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,278 miles

Both front tyres close to the legal limit

Front brake pads look low

Offside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,953 miles

advise both sides front tyres on legal limit

advise rear pads getting low.

advise tracking

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise both sides front tyres on legal limit

advise rear pads getting low.

advise tracking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,010 miles

advise vibration noise underside but undershields difficult to see.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,277 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,211 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,207 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,897 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 DVA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

FL08 DVA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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