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FV08 LYG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,581 mi
Last recorded98,581 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 98,581 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Highlevel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 80,340 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 71,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2022 62,509 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,587 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 54,879 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 54,879 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,086 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 49,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,912 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 44,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,338 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,880 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 34,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,446 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,146 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FV08 LYG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

FV08 LYG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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