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FL58 DFU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

234,032 mi
Last recorded234,032 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 DFU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 234,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 208,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 203,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 177,585 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 155,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,991 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,764 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 119,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 114,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,634 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 107,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,331 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 93,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,636 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 79,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 73,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,082 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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FL58 DFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FL58 DFU, 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 FL58 DFU registered?

FL58 DFU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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