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FV08 VXC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,300 mi
Last recorded184,300 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VXC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 184,300 miles

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

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

all over general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2022 184,300 miles

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

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

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

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2021 161,274 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 161,274 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 131,478 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front wishbone corrossion

Nearside Rear trailing arm heavy corrosion

Offside Front wishbone corrosion

Offside Rear trailing arm heavy corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 115,914 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear suspension has heavy surface corrosion

Central Rear wiper not clearing screen

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 115,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to casing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear suspension has heavy surface corrosion

Central Rear wiper not clearing screen

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 99,592 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

general corrosion of floorpan suspension and rear brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2016 83,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear X2 NAILS in tyre

Pass 22 May 2015 65,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,259 miles

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

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 31 May 2012 33,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,528 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 VXC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

FV08 VXC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is FV08 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 VXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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