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LO08 VUP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,183 mi
Last recorded131,183 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VUP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 131,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2025 118,134 miles

general surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2024 116,618 miles

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))

general surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2021 104,001 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm or suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm or suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,413 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface rust

Fail 21 Jan 2020 96,413 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2018 89,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,873 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 86,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,771 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe small amount of corrossion

Offside Rear metal brake pipe small amount of corrossion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,296 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls slightly cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,309 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VUP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

LO08 VUP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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