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KS08 VTU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,552 mi
Last recorded115,552 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 VTU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 115,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 112,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 102,440 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 102,440 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,991 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,991 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,935 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 86,015 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 86,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,121 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,808 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,550 miles

O/s/r wheel arch slight accident damage

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has small lump in sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2012 43,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has small lump in sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,433 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)

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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KS08 VTU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KS08 VTU, 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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What year was KS08 VTU registered?

KS08 VTU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is KS08 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 VTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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