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HN08 XSZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

430,235 mi
Last recorded430,235 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 XSZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 430,235 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

front number plate damaged

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 27 Aug 2024 415,812 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs corroded and worn

General underbody corrosion present

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 415,810 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs corroded and worn

General underbody corrosion present

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 403,873 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear drop link dust cover deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 403,873 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear drop link dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 382,402 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front number plate deteriorated

Handbrake only just met requirements

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 382,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 360,979 miles

All joint dust cover covers deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play detected in steering

Fail 13 Sep 2021 360,979 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All joint dust cover covers deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play detected in steering

Pass 11 Sep 2020 340,560 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 340,557 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower ball joint dust covers spliting

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Sep 2019 324,669 miles

Offside handbrake reading low. only just met required % of effort

both steering rack boots twisted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 298,550 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 298,550 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 271,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 245,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine/undercovers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 245,498 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine/undercovers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 212,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 177,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 177,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 141,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,157 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 112,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,441 miles

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

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

advise brake pedal spongy

Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,441 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advise brake pedal spongy

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,456 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HN08 XSZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HN08 XSZ, 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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HN08 XSZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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