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LL57 DCZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

253,634 mi
Last recorded253,634 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL57 DCZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 253,634 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded heavily . corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Mar 2025 247,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 244,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 240,788 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 240,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 234,598 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 234,598 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 228,141 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 223,735 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 218,910 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slight damage

Pass 8 Dec 2017 209,177 miles

trace of oil top p.a.s hose

under tray hanging

Fail 6 Dec 2017 208,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

trace of oil top p.a.s hose

under tray hanging

Pass 5 Dec 2016 197,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine idle uneven

Pass 18 Dec 2015 185,443 miles

both front springs wearing in seats

Fail 18 Dec 2015 185,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front springs wearing in seats

Pass 18 Dec 2014 163,569 miles

Brake fuid level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres wearing on the edges

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine oil below max

Fail 18 Dec 2014 163,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake fuid level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres wearing on the edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine oil below max

Pass 16 Dec 2013 148,517 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 127,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 102,036 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,545 miles

both front tyre getting low on tread showing 3mm legal limit 1.6mm advise to change soon.

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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LL57 DCZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LL57 DCZ, 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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LL57 DCZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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