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FV57 XAD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,141 mi
Last recorded229,141 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 XAD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 229,141 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 20 Jul 2017 205,747 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 205,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 168,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 163,025 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 162,992 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 162,743 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 162,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 162,732 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 162,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 158,198 miles

n/s headlamp dim

Pass 26 Feb 2015 143,669 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 130,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 130,470 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 113,945 miles

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,163 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)

Nearside Rear Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,196 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,999 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,052 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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FV57 XAD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV57 XAD, 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 FV57 XAD registered?

FV57 XAD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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