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LP08 VFO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,521 mi
Last recorded148,521 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 148,521 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer vehicle sills covered up

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner vehicle sills corrosions

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 148,521 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer vehicle sills covered up

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner vehicle sills corrosions

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 148,502 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge also has small cuts but not exposing ply cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded OS/R & NS/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS/R & NS/R Near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 127,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2022 114,538 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 109,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 109,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 109,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system due to corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 104,014 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,724 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,788 miles

All tyres worn on edges

offside front inner wheel arch missing

under tray insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VFO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VFO, 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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LP08 VFO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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