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FY58 PLU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,094 mi
Last recorded147,094 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 PLU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 147,094 miles

All rear suspension related components and rear sub-frame heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking / out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 147,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

All rear suspension related components and rear sub-frame heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking / out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 145,196 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 10 Sep 2024 144,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2023 139,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 139,376 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 134,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 127,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 122,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 115,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 115,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,428 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 106,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,855 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,720 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 67,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,229 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 57,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,153 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,327 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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FY58 PLU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FY58 PLU, 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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FY58 PLU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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