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LA08 HZW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,133 mi
Last recorded106,133 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 HZW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 101,053 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2024 101,053 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,180 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,310 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,327 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 70,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,672 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,672 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,335 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 63,326 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,079 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,401 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 53,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,026 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,651 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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LA08 HZW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA08 HZW, 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 LA08 HZW registered?

LA08 HZW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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