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FV08 FLA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,691 mi
Last recorded162,691 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FLA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 162,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 142,953 miles

center stop lamp not working

Pass 11 May 2016 124,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 11 May 2016 124,444 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 May 2015 106,293 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 28 Apr 2014 90,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,521 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre wall.

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 66,519 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Cut in N/S/F tyre wall.

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FLA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLA, 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 FLA registered?

FV08 FLA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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