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LA08 LDY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 LDY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,881 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2024 89,591 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Fail 6 Feb 2024 89,591 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 83,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 79,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD ON 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side ,nearly below limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 75,360 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side ,nearly below limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 70,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

high level stop inop

Fail 8 Feb 2020 70,372 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

high level stop inop

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,031 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,246 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Perishing.

Rear Both Rear Tyres Perishing.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 26,703 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Fail 27 Jan 2017 26,703 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,380 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 19,700 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 16,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,914 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 LDY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LA08 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

LA08 LDY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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