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FY08 CPX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,833 mi
Last recorded179,833 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 CPX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 179,833 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 179,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 174,329 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 174,329 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 166,213 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 166,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing senser (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 156,450 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 156,450 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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 15 Jan 2021 146,411 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides investigate and rectify (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake lever travel inspect and rectify adjust?

plastic engine and underfloor covers which obscure items

Pass 24 Jan 2020 137,057 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,579 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 126,454 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Body component likely to become detached HEATSHIELD UNDER FUEL TANK CORRODED AND LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 126,023 miles

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

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

under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 113,173 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 113,173 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,733 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 105,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,215 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 98,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,281 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,910 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,554 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,794 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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FY08 CPX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY08 CPX, 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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FY08 CPX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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