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LO08 AVZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,002 mi
Last recorded123,002 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 AVZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 123,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 114,310 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 106,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,471 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,032 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 91,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,855 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 81,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2018 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,585 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,320 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,320 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,599 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 May 2012 35,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,112 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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LO08 AVZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol 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 LO08 AVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO08 AVZ registered?

LO08 AVZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is LO08 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 AVZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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