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FV08 VUK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,916 mi
Last recorded122,916 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VUK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 122,916 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 106,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 106,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/5017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,620 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 93,601 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,597 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,543 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 88,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,376 miles

Center brake light innop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Osf fog innop

Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 52,149 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,648 miles

Nearside 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 12 Aug 2011 29,218 miles

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 VUK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 VUK registered?

FV08 VUK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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