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FY08 XUV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,509 mi
Last recorded151,509 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XUV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 151,509 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 151,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 145,103 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 140,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension has general corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2023 140,714 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlights dim

Pass 5 Sep 2022 136,484 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corroded

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 5 Sep 2022 136,484 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corroded

vehicle fitted with under trays

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 134,210 miles

Front Outer tracker rod ends covered in grease both

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 124,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 124,734 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side repeater lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 107,905 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side repeater lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,326 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,274 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,955 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 XUV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XUV, 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 FY08 XUV registered?

FY08 XUV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is FY08 XUV safe to buy?

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