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FX08 XUP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,720 mi
Last recorded155,720 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XUP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 155,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Bumper partially insecure but not likely to become detached

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 3 Jul 2018 149,514 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 149,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 140,987 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 140,987 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 131,998 miles

Damage to OSF wing

Gearbox oil leak

Under tray damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2016 131,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Damage to OSF wing

Gearbox oil leak

Under tray damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 109,574 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 109,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 96,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 96,154 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,793 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,896 miles

front disc and pads worn to 70%-80% worn

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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FX08 XUP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,231cc 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 FX08 XUP, 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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FX08 XUP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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