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HN57 XVL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,084 mi
Last recorded197,084 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 XVL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 197,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 197,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 188,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm, measured at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 176,994 miles

Boot not opening, boot area checked by access through rear seats

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 176,993 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Boot not opening, boot area checked by access through rear seats

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 167,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge and 2.9mm at low point on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 167,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge and 2.9mm at low point on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 162,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside rear outer tie rod end gaiter split

Pass 31 Dec 2019 156,782 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 156,782 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 146,736 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 146,736 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 134,157 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath worn by guide/support bracket

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath worn by guide/support bracket

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 134,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant level below minimum

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath worn by guide/support bracket

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath worn by guide/support bracket

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 120,466 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Handbrake cable outer sheath worn through by nearside and offside cable guide/support brackets

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 120,466 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Handbrake cable outer sheath worn through by nearside and offside cable guide/support brackets

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 107,995 miles

high level stop light inop

long handbrake travel

both front tyres are bald on the inside edge

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing very low

Pass 2 Jan 2015 101,022 miles

near side rear tyre 3mm

rear discs worn

Fail 2 Jan 2015 101,022 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre 3mm

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Dec 2013 86,767 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 86,767 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,290 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,998 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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HN57 XVL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN57 XVL, 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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HN57 XVL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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