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LG08 UNS

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,044 mi
Last recorded149,044 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 UNS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 149,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 144,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 136,787 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 136,768 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 131,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 124,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,073 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 113,220 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,357 miles

Outstanding recall found. As of 3 March 2018 there's an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall on TOYOTA AVENSIS LG08UNS. Contact a TOYOTA dealership to arrange for repairs.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,000 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres Low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,810 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,346 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 59,346 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,870 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,367 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,074 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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LG08 UNS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG08 UNS, 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 LG08 UNS registered?

LG08 UNS is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LG08 UNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 UNS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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