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HJ08 VGR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,768 mi
Last recorded132,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VGR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 113,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,667 miles

crack at bottom of screen

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm is corroding.

Fail 4 Feb 2023 75,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm is corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm very close to failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Feb 2022 65,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm very close to failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 18 Feb 2021 55,022 miles

Front suspension arms corroded.

Nearside Front Small cut on outer wall of tyre.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing right on the inner edge of the tread.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,620 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,999 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,871 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,044 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,381 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,992 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,733 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,327 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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HJ08 VGR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGR, 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 HJ08 VGR registered?

HJ08 VGR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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