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LO08 AWU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,823 mi
Last recorded143,823 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 AWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 143,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 143,823 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 137,807 miles

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

exhaust back box minor leak of gasses

Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,247 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 127,247 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 123,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 119,666 miles

Rear under body rust

Pass 27 Nov 2019 114,395 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 114,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 103,779 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,456 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 79,695 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 604,182 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,398 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 60,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 56,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 40,462 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 33,805 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 AWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AWU, 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 LO08 AWU registered?

LO08 AWU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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