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HG08 CNF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,394 mi
Last recorded170,394 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 CNF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 170,394 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chips in windscreen

various surface corrosion under vehicle

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2024 170,394 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chips in windscreen

various surface corrosion under vehicle

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2023 164,424 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2023 164,424 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 156,763 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 156,763 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,106 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 142,146 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 142,146 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,138 miles

Chip in windscreen

Various engine and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2019 132,138 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Various engine and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 124,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre edge worn

Offside Front Outer Wall perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 124,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre edge worn

Offside Front Outer Wall perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,114 miles

BOTH rear tubeless valves perished/cracked

Slight weap PAS hose at pump

Stone chip in zone A

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,366 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 89,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,226 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,285 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,236 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre tread outer edge wearing

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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HG08 CNF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 HG08 CNF, 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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HG08 CNF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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