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KR08 AKF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,831 mi
Last recorded185,831 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 AKF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 185,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 171,673 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 171,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 158,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 151,061 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 151,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,048 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,988 miles

Rear Parking brake has only just requirements 16% needs adjustment

Under guards fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 130,988 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake has only just requirements 16% needs adjustment

Under guards fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2018 110,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 110,766 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,446 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 99,897 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2016 99,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 77,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,896 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 51,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,567 miles

Head light beams appear slightly dimmer than other vehicles of the same model

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

Nearside wiper rubber split

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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KR08 AKF 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 69.6%.

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 KR08 AKF, 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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KR08 AKF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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