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KO08 AUJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,423 mi
Last recorded172,423 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 AUJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 172,423 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 172,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 169,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 169,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 166,390 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 166,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 162,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Front Shock Absorber casings and Front Coil Springs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in places

Various Front and rear suspension arm/control arms corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 158,091 miles

Brake Discs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs/Shock Absorbers corroded

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Excessive load in boot restricting inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil Leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x Front tyres cracking/ perishing, not deep enough to reach ply or cords. Also wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Various Front and Rear Suspension Arms/Control arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2021 158,091 miles

Brake Discs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs/Shock Absorbers corroded

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Excessive load in boot restricting inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil Leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x Front tyres cracking/ perishing, not deep enough to reach ply or cords. Also wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Various Front and Rear Suspension Arms/Control arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2020 156,786 miles

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

reverse lamp inop

Fail 15 Jul 2020 156,742 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

reverse lamp inop

Pass 1 Aug 2019 151,985 miles

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

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

reverse lamps inop

Fail 1 Aug 2019 151,985 miles

reverse lamps inop

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 139,470 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,018 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,847 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,580 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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,422 miles

Both rear tyres at approx 2mm

N/s/r tyre has a puncture is low on pressure and bald on inner and outer edges and

Fail 11 Jul 2013 105,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres at approx 2mm

N/s/r tyre has a puncture is low on pressure and bald on inner and outer edges and

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,518 miles

N/s/r tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2012 94,518 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/s/r tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,192 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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KO08 AUJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KO08 AUJ, 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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KO08 AUJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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