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HJ58 UCW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,604 mi
Last recorded171,604 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 UCW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 171,604 miles

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

general corrosion buildup underside

Pass 23 Sep 2025 171,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 171,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 170,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 170,378 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 168,013 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 168,013 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 165,150 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 160,915 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 160,915 miles

Offside Side repeater not working O/S door mirror indicator repeater inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 154,057 miles

B/Fluid level at reservior abit low

Front to rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at rear ends

Rear end inner sills/chassis and crossmember areas, getting abit corroded

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 146,081 miles

Front engine undertray abit loose in places (NOT insecure)

Front lower suspension arms starting to get abit corroded

O/S/R metal b/pipe at inner w/arch end starting to get abit corroded

Slight surface corrosion at rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around subframe and suspension arm mounts

Slight wear at O/S/F tyre inner tread edge

Fail 4 Sep 2019 146,079 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front engine undertray abit loose in places (NOT insecure)

Front lower suspension arms starting to get abit corroded

O/S/R metal b/pipe at inner w/arch end starting to get abit corroded

P/Brake lever travel long (near end of reserve travel)

Slight surface corrosion at rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around subframe and suspension arm mounts

Slight wear at O/S/F tyre inner tread edge

Pass 6 Sep 2018 136,366 miles

Engine underside and g/box areas getting abit oily

Front and rear suspension components starting to get abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear ends

N/S/R outer b/pad worn low and nearing limits

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around suspension arm mounts, getting abit of surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,679 miles

Slight surface corrosion at rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around suspension mountings

Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,710 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,621 miles

engine cover and lower shields obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 89,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,897 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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HJ58 UCW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ58 UCW, 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 HJ58 UCW registered?

HJ58 UCW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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