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LP08 VCY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

211,626 mi
Last recorded211,626 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 VCY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 211,626 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 207,650 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 207,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 200,990 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 200,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 192,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 179,370 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 179,368 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 158,239 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 134,603 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 134,603 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 117,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 105,023 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 88,700 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 88,700 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,936 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 72,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 59,785 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 59,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,560 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 46,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 35,096 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,500 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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LP08 VCY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LP08 VCY, 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 LP08 VCY registered?

LP08 VCY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is LP08 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 VCY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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