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FV08 AHU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,441 mi
Last recorded151,441 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 AHU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 151,441 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 151,441 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 142,661 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded plastic cover limit inspection

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 142,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded plastic cover limit inspection

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded plastic cover limit inspection

light wear to offside front tyre inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 135,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded plastic cover limit inspection

light wear to offside front tyre inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 128,228 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,425 miles

Rear both tyre tread depth low

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 120,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear both tyre tread depth low

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 113,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,082 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,313 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,129 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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FV08 AHU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV08 AHU, 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 FV08 AHU registered?

FV08 AHU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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