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FL08 VUA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,037 mi
Last recorded118,037 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VUA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 118,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension components surface corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension components surface corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 115,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at flexi covered by trim

Offside Rear Brake pipe at flexi covered by trim

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion ALL rear suspension components

Surface corrosion front suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,308 miles

Front ALL suspension components corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear ALL suspension components corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,576 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion front suspension components

Surface corrosion nearside & offside rear suspension mounting areas

Surface corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 9 Nov 2022 101,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion front suspension components

Surface corrosion nearside & offside rear suspension mounting areas

Surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 13 Nov 2021 92,877 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 78,491 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 67,167 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,237 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,482 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,408 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 33,408 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,650 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,485 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 VUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

FL08 VUA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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