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FL58 WTE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

253,975 mi
Last recorded253,975 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 WTE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 253,975 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2026 253,975 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 248,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 248,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 239,738 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 199,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,289 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2022 168,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 160,177 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 160,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 140,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 131,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 131,193 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2019 131,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,520 miles

Light surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2016 112,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,300 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 55,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,304 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 WTE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

FL58 WTE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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