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HJ08 HVL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,612 mi
Last recorded152,612 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 HVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 152,612 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 136,780 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components have corrosion including inner sills surface corrosion both sides

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 136,673 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components have corrosion including inner sills surface corrosion both sides

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 123,456 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 123,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,954 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 99,952 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,221 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 65,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 56,606 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 56,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,705 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2018 44,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,180 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,030 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,096 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,881 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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HJ08 HVL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HJ08 HVL, 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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HJ08 HVL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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