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FV08 HGF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,511 mi
Last recorded164,511 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 HGF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 164,511 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 162,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 162,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 162,177 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 162,177 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 154,313 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 May 2022 154,308 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 147,867 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 147,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible no movement but likely to become away (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front unable to see front brake pads, caliper design

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 137,218 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 137,218 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 128,616 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 128,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 117,884 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 117,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 107,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,022 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Handbrake lever travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,959 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear join. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake lever travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,850 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 22 Apr 2014 95,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 89,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,941 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 55,732 miles

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

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

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

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 HGF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV08 HGF, 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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FV08 HGF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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