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FV57 YAW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YAW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 97,170 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,225 miles

Corrosion to front suspension arms

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated front to back (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,129 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 93,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 91,069 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,359 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,508 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,252 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,070 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 78,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,035 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 68,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,124 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 64,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,558 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,162 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,296 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 YAW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV57 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

FV57 YAW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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