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FV08 VXE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,330 mi
Last recorded213,330 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VXE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 213,330 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 200,924 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 200,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 188,527 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 188,520 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 171,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 159,486 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 144,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 144,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 119,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 98,466 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2011 70,358 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edge

NSR tyre low tread on outer edge

OSR tyre has 2 nails in tread

Fail 30 May 2011 70,358 miles

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

Front tyres worn on the inner edge

NSR tyre low tread on outer edge

OSR tyre has 2 nails in tread

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 VXE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

FV08 VXE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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