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HK08 HVU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,872 mi
Last recorded108,872 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HVU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 108,872 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 108,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 98,419 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 88,368 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,891 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,826 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,669 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 76,669 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,724 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly.

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 25 May 2018 52,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,383 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 38,023 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 38,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 36,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,041 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 28,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 22,629 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 26 May 2011 18,290 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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HK08 HVU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HK08 HVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK08 HVU registered?

HK08 HVU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is HK08 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 HVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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