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FL58 DGU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,760 mi
Last recorded164,760 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 DGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 164,760 miles

front under trays and inner arch liners poorly secured

Fail 29 Aug 2018 164,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front under trays and inner arch liners poorly secured

Pass 5 Sep 2017 155,822 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 155,803 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 144,030 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2016 144,030 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2015 127,840 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,044 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 77,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,719 miles

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

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)

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

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 DGU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

FL58 DGU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FL58 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 DGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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